Eland Antelope Calf and Zebra Foal Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

An antelope calf is lying on the ground while being licked on the head by an adult antelope, with hay visible beneath them.

Two baby animals were recently born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, as shared by Dr. Mark Penning, vice president of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, on Instagram. Baby Eland Antelope Born at Walt Disney World The eland baby is a girl and mom Celo’s first calf. Both the mom and calf are doing great, Penning … Read more

Critically Endangered Addax Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Baby addax, a species of antelope with curly horns and gray, white, and tan fur

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has a new baby addax — a critically endangered species — on the Sunset Savanna. Baby Addax at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Two-month-old Julien has joined the resort’s addax herd. The baby stands just over two feet tall. He was born to mom Juniper and dad Allen, and his name is an ode … Read more

Tenrec Hedgehog Mom Glitter Toaster Strudel Has Seven Babies at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Tenrec hedgehog mother Glitter Toaster Strudel gave birth to seven hoglets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently. Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, shared photos of the babies on Instagram. Penning wrote: Mom, Glitter Toaster Strudel, gave birth to seven lesser Madagascar tenrec hedgehogs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The … Read more

Baby Springbok Joins the Herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A new baby springbok (a type of antelope) has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Dr. Mark Penning shared on Instagram. Dr. Penning, VP of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, wrote: Meet the newest member of the springbok herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Born near the end of September, this cute calf travelled to Disney’s … Read more