New Arrivals
See Our Latest Arrivals
Wondering what's new at the zoo? The babies include two tiny takins, two gorillas and a Moholi bushbaby at Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House.
Harbor Seals
May 22, 2013
Three new harbor seals have splashed into the Kovler Sea Lion Pool! These active marine mammals can be seen gliding through the water—and acclimating to their daily operant conditioning sessions, which provide extra enrichment and teach them how to participate in their own care.
Located at Kovler Sea Lion Pool
Kenya Crested Guineafowl
February 9, 2013
Four male Kenya crested guineafowl have moved into the Dry Thorn Forest exhibit at Regenstein African Journey. They are just under 1 year old and share the exhibit with klipspringers and masked lovebirds.
Located at Regenstein African Journey
Moholi Bushbaby
January 2013
This active arrival was born in January but only recently peeked its oversized eyes outside the nest. The little one's gender is still unknown, but the nocturnal primate can often be seen climbing around its exhibit with mom and dad.
Located at Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House
Sichuan Takins
January 31 and February 9, 2013
The Sichuan takin herd at the Antelope & Zebra Area has welcomed two new babies, both boys! Male Quanli fathered the new arrivals with females Jinse and Mei Li, and we're looking for your help in naming the little ones!
Located at Antelope & Zebra Area
Spotted hyena
November 29, 2012
Two spotted hyenas are prowling one of the exhibits along the McCormick Bear Habitat north of Regenstein African Journey. These powerful predators—males, ages 14 and 3—arrived from Denver Zoo. They can often be seen playing and chasing one another.
Located at McCormick Bear Habitat
Ostrich
November 15, 2012
Ostriches in the Antelope & Zebra Area? These two new females are spending their quarantine period on the zoo’s south end. When they get the go-ahead from veterinary staff in coming weeks, they’re slated to move to the more traditional home of Kovler African Savanna.
Located at Antelope & Zebra Area
Western Lowland Gorilla
November 16, 2012
A second baby for Kwan's gorilla group at Regenstein Center for African Apes was born November 16! The new arrival, a girl, was born to female Rollie. The baby joins Patty, who was born to female Bana on October 11.
Located at Regenstein Center for African Apes
Western Lowland Gorilla Update
Updated: November 16, 2012 Born: October 11, 2012
Animal care staff have determined the gender of Bana's baby at Regenstein Center for African Apes, and it's a girl! The little one, who spends nearly all her time snuggled in mom's arms, has been named Patty in honor of a great friend of the zoo.
Located at Regenstein Center for African Apes
African Lion
Updated: August 2012 Arrived: April 26, 2012
New male lion Sahar is now living together full time with female Myra at the Kovler Lion House! Come see the pride of two as they prowl their indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces.
Located at Kovler Lion House
Western Lowland Gorilla
October 11, 2012
Regenstein Center for African Apes welcomed a tiny new arrival with the birth of a baby gorilla! The little one is the offspring of mom Bana and silverback dad Kwan. Its sex and name are still undetermined, but it can be seen cuddling with mom as Kwan lends a protective eye.
Located at Regenstein Center for African Apes
Grevy’s Zebra
August 24, 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo is happy to welcome a baby colt to the Grevy’s zebra herd, but we need your help picking the perfect name. Learn more—and vote for the name—at www.lpzoo.org/namethezebra.
Located at Antelope & Zebra Area
Bolivian Gray Titi Monkey
August 18, 2012
There’s a new Bolivian gray titi monkey in the treetops at the Helen Brach Primate House. The new arrival is the ninth offspring for father Ocala and mother Delasol. The gender is still unknown, but the little one shares the exhibit with four siblings, all of whom will chip in for care.
Located at Helen Brach Primate House
Blyth’s Hornbill
June 2012
A Blyth’s hornbill chick has hatched at the McCormick Bird House, but the new arrival is staying out of sight. The bird remains sealed with its mother in a tree-cavity, the natural nesting behaviors for the species. The father will deliver food until the chick is ready to fledge.
Located at McCormick Bird House
Cactus Mouse
May 17, 2012
A colony of cactus mice, a new species for Lincoln Park Zoo, is now living at Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House. The burrowing noctural rodents are native to deserts in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The zoo’s colony includes two males and six females. Visitors can see them actively foraging for food in their sandy desert habitat.
Located at Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House
African Wild Dog
May 30, 2012
The zoo recently welcomed four female African wild dogs. The siblings, nearly two years old, are part of the African Wild Dog Species Survival Plan®, a cooperative initiative among zoos to manage this highly endangered predator, whose wild population in eastern and southern Africa has been decimated by hunting, habitat loss and disease spread by humans and domestic dogs. African wild dogs are very social carnivores, with complex hierarchical rank orders and vocalizations, which will make them lots of fun for zoo visitors to observe.
Located at Regenstein African Journey
Red River Hog
May 10, 2012
The zoo’s first-ever red river hog is now roaming the east outdoor exhibit at Regenstein African Journey. A 5-year-old from Columbus Zoo, Lily belongs to Africa’s smallest and most colorful swine species. In the wild red river hogs eat everything from grasses to small animals, also using strong teeth to dig for roots. Fittingly, Lily already been spotted digging up her exhibit.
Located at Regenstein African Journey
African Lion
April 26, 2012
New African lion Sahar ventured into his exhibit at the Kovler Lion House for the first time today. The 2-year-old male will soon be exploring the whole habitat as animal care staff choreograph his introduction with 16-year-old Myra. As this is a social pairing and not a breeding recommendation caregivers expect a maternal relationship between the two big cats.
Located at Kovler Lion House
White-Cheeked Gibbon Update
Updated: April 20, 2012 Born: January 6, 2011
Even though juvenile white-cheeked gibbon Sai can be seen running around his exhibit like a miniature version of dad, Caruso, his small size makes him easy for visitors to spot. He still has a lot of growing to do until he can match his dad in size and speed.
Located at Helen Brach Primate House
Red Pandas
December 2011
Two new red pandas joined the Kolver Lion House in December. The male and female, Tarrei and Porrin, have been busy climbing trees and foraging for bamboo throughout their exhibit. With a recommendation in hand from the Red Panda Species Survival Plan®, zoo officials hope for a smooth and successful breeding process.
Located at Kovler Lion House
Red-Billed Leiothrix
December 2011
This colorful new arrival shares an exhibit with the crested wood partridge chicks. It spends much of its time on the ground; in the wild, it gathers fruit and insects in the underbrush.
Located at McCormick Bird House
White-Headed Buffalo Weaver
December 2011
These new arrivals are named for their elaborate nests, which they build by “weaving” together thorny branches. They forage on the ground for insects, seeds and fruit.
Located at McCormick Bird House
Snowy Owl
December 2011
A female snowy owl joined the resident male at the Regenstein Birds of Prey Exhibit in December. She came from Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo, where she hatched in 2011. Fans flocked to the zoo’s Facebook page to vote for a suitable name for her, with “Freya” being the winner. The name—a reference to the Norse goddess of love and beauty—reflects the species’ cold-weather roots.
Located at Regenstein Birds of Prey Exhibit
Himalayan Monal
November 2011
The main aviary at the Regenstein Birds of Prey Exhibit has some elegant new fliers. A pair of Himalayan monals has joined the cinereous vultures and European white storks. These large members of the pheasant family can be seen exploring the rocks of the exhibit and foraging on the ground for greens, grains and insects.
Located at Regenstein Birds of Prey Exhibit
Waterbuck
October 2011
A new set of hooves can be heard at the north end of the Antelope & Zebra Area. They belong to our male and female waterbuck pair. Both animals have white markings on their rumps; the male can be distinguished by his impressive horns. The species is named for its tendency to live near water; they’ll even escape predators by running into rivers and lakes.
Located at Antelope & Zebra Area
