The Lincoln Park Zoo (LP Zoo) just celebrated a major milestone—the birth of a rare Eastern Black Rhino Calf.
Here’s everything to know about the adorable new resident and when you can visit it!
Say hello to Kapuki, Utenzi, and their new baby Hazina
The LP Zoo’s resident female Eastern Black Rhino Kapuki gave birth to a calf on March 21, according to a release.
The calf weighed a healthy 60 pounds at birth. Zoo staff members are already monitoring the Mother and calf pair to ensure proper milestones are met.
Kapuki and her calf have been in closed quarters since then, allowing time for bonding and growth.
The birth of the calf was the product of a breeding recommendation between 20-year-old rhino Kapuki and 21-year-old rhino Utenzi.
The calf’s arrival marks a huge conservation win for the LP Zoo and the greater Eastern Black Rhino species, which is critically endangered in the wild.
The wild Eastern Black Rhino population currently sits at just 1,000 individuals in their native African range between Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya.
The Lincoln Park Zoo announced on Thursday, April 30, that Hazina and Kapuki will make intermittent appearances in their outdoor habitat now, weather permitting.
Meaning gets can stop by on a sunny day this spring for the chance to meet Hazina themselves!
Click here to view a video of the calf and Kapuki bonding and learn more information.
