Walt Disney World Resort has been in a baby boom this year, celebrating the birth of over 300 new animal residents.
New arrivals include a rich diversity of species ranging from an eagle ray pup at The Seas with Nemo & Friends in EPCOT to aardvarks and red river hog piglets at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The resort also celebrated the arrival of more than 150 birds.
Disney's Animals, Science, and Environment team are highlighting the births of these endangered species through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan.
Here are some of the highlighted new additions:
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Disney's Animal Kingdom visitors can now spot two playful Hartmann's mountain zebra foals, Cricket and Dot. Cricket, a water enthusiast, can be seen splashing around in puddles while Dot enjoys galloping around the savanna.
Discovery Island
A pair of adorable cotton-top tamarin twins were born in June. These nimble twins, just slightly larger than an adult hand, have won visitors' hearts with their playful antics and impressive acrobatics.
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
A yellow-backed duiker named Penny made her debut onstage after bonding backstage with her mother, Pearl. The most observant guests visiting the trail might spot these shy animals.
Tri-Circle-D Ranch
The ranch celebrated the birth of Pixie, a Shetland pony foal. Distinct with her white coat, Pixie is recognized as the first Cinderella pony of the year and is currently training to join the Cinderella carriage team.
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