Zoo Blog

Endangered Zebra Foal Born at Reid Park Zoo on Christmas Day

Posted December 28, 2023 by Chelo Grubb & filed under In the News.

Reid Park Zoo had a very special Christmas delivery: a newborn Grevy’s zebra! Anna the zebra gave birth to a healthy female foal in the morning on Monday, December 25. Both Anna and… more ›

Stripes on the Move: Good News at Reid Park Zoo is Good News for Endangered Grevy’s Zebra

Posted November 22, 2023 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News.

Some exciting developments at Reid Park Zoo are contributing to the survival of the world’s rarest and most endangered zebra species. The Zoo is pleased to announce that Anna, its female Grevy’s zebra,… more ›

A Little Star in Stripes: Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Birth of Grevy’s Zebra Foal on July 4th

Posted July 8, 2020 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News, Animal Updates.

New Birth a Big Win for Endangered Species We are thrilled to announce a celebrated and “striping” new addition to our family.  Anna, a Grevy’s zebra, gave birth to a male foal on… more ›

Anna, the pregnant Grevy’s zebra

Posted June 30, 2020 by Chelo Grubb & filed under Bringing the Zoo to You.

Our Grevy’s zebra, Anna, is looking a little more round these days as she progresses in her pregnancy. The average Grevy’s zebra gestation period is 390 days or 13 months. However, zebra foals… more ›

Black and White and Endangered All Over

Posted May 15, 2020 by Kristin Ulvestad, Education Specialist & filed under Bringing the Zoo to You.

Close your eyes and picture an African savanna. What animals did you see? Chances are that you imagined at least one zebra. The zebra, with its characteristic stripes, is an iconic part of… more ›