Last week we were contacted regarding a one week old boar goat kid who was booked for euthanasia due to chronic eye infections since birth. We were fortunate his owners agreed to surrender Radar to the Sanctuary, and the tiny bleating bundle was soon on his way for emergency veterinary assistance. Upon assessment, […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Welcome Baby Norman Lamb
In late February, Nurse Nicole at Bullsbrook Veterinary Clinic messaged to let us know a very sick newborn lamb was enroute to clinic. The lamb was very weak and had a serious stomach issue, and she was concerned he may not make the journey. Upon arrival at the Clinic, the amazing staff provided fluids and […]
Welcome to Possum Valley baby Jack!
In early December we were alerted to a newborn baby goat at a quarry north of Perth. He had narrowly escaped the attention of a fox thanks to an attentive worker at the site. Baby Jack was very hungry, stressed and had an upset tummy. There was no sign of his mum, so he was […]
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Welcomes Beni the Baby Okapi
This morning Disney Parks announced on Twitter the birth of a baby Okapi named Beni. He is one of the newest additions to the variety of animals at Walt Disney World Resort, following the recent announcement of a baby Springbok joining the herd. Born on July 17, this endangered baby Okapi was born from two […]
Springbok Baby Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World
The Springbok herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge welcomed a new arrival last week, and the baby is being well cared for. About Springboks The springbok is a medium-sized antelope found mainly in south and southwest Africa, and is the national animal of the country of South Africa. This animal feeds on shrubs and succulents, […]
Seeing Double: Two Baby Giraffes Born at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, Australia is doubly pleased to announce the birth of two baby giraffes- born just one week apart! The first calf has been named Zuberi, which means “strong” in Swahili. He was born in the exhibit around noon on August 8. Photo courtesy of Taronga Western Plains Zoo. According to […]
PHOTOS: Baby Animals from Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Come enjoy the baby animal cuteness from Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, Australia. Rompin’ rhino! This black rhino calf, named Mesi, was born in April and has only recently gone on public display with her mom. Photo by Rick Stevens, Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Mirror image: The two giraffe calves, born 1 week apart, […]