Caracal Kittens
Four caracal kittens were born in April to adult caracals living in a behind-the-scenes area of the Zoo. The kittens are being hand-reared by the Zoo's veterinary and carnivore teams for eventual close-up experiences with zoo visitors. Guests can see the newborns at the HCA Healthcare Veterinary Center and on this live camera feed daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Kangaroo Kickabout is (still) Booming
Masai Giraffe Pregnancy
We are heartbroken to announce that Nasha's calf died shortly after our birth announcement earlier today after the calf was accidentally stepped on by her mother. Our animal care team quickly intervened but were unsuccessful at saving the calf. An initial necropsy showed trauma to the neck but further testing will follow to determine if there were any underlying causes for the newborn's death. Thank you all for your support over the past few weeks and especially during this tough time. 💛
You can read the full update on our blog here
Our Herd
- Congo - male, age 16, ~17 feet; spots are largest, darkest in color
- Nasha - female, age 6, ~15 feet; spots are most spaced out
- Tazama - female, age 3, ~14 feet; defined, darker spots
FAQ
- These cameras are managed by WKRN; the Zoo does not have control over the cameras.
- The giraffe calf is very popular so the live camera feed may slow to load. We appreciate your patience.
Bruce's Green Pigeon to Hatch
Our female Bruce's Green Pigeon is sitting on a single egg that is due to hatch around January 19. This will be her 26th chick since 2013. The pigeon lives in our Unseen New World Aviary with several other species, so you may also see other birds, lizards, and maybe a sloth on this treetop camera!
Spider Monkey Pregnancy
Update 1/6/20: Overnight on New Year's Eve, Molly went into labor and gave birth to a male. Unfortunately, the baby was stillborn. We are saddened by this loss but grateful for the knowledge we acquired during Molly's pregnancy. Molly is doing well, and our keeper staff is giving her an abundance of comfort and care.
We announced in November that two of our Mexican spider monkeys, Molly and Sandy, are expecting their first baby before the end of the year! This will be the first Mexican spider monkey birth at the Zoo and will be a significant addition for this critically endangered species. Read this blog to learn more about the pregnancy.
Possible Pregnant Porcupine
Our keepers believe that our cape porcupines may be expecting again! The pair, Mkali and Jake Quillenhall, had their first litter of porcupines earlier this year. Ultrasounds are not reliable on porcupines so keepers have been monitoring Mkali's weight and think she may deliver this month. Once born, the porcupettes will spend three to five weeks in their den being cared for by Mkali and Jake. We've installed a den cam so YOU can join our baby watch and keep up with cuteness once they're born. Trust us, you won't want to miss a minute.
Check out the den cam below to join our baby watch and keep up with cuteness once they're born. Trust us, you won't want to miss a minute.
Growing Up Neo
On June 5, Nashville Zoo welcomed our first cassowary chick into the world. Since then, Neo has become an internet sensation.
Neo is currently living in a behind-the-scenes area and will eventually be moving to our cassowary exhibit. Until then, keep with her antics on social media and our blog.
Watch Neo Grow