A male Hartmann's Mountain zebra foal was born May 17 2021 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to mom Heidi.
Guests riding Kilimanjaro Safaris got to see the miracle of birth, and the healthy foal was born on the savanna and was standing up and nuzzling with mom just moments following his birth.
Mother and her long-legged son are now bonding backstage and will join the herd back on savanna in a week or two.
Hartmann’s mountain zebras are found in sub-Saharan Africa and are a vulnerable species due to habitat loss and hunting. The foal was born as part of the Species Survival Plan program, which is overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and ensures responsible breeding and genetic diversity of hundreds of animal species.
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