Surprise Japanese Macaque Birth
Snow Monkey: Akira
This little Japanese macaque (snow monkey) was a surprise birth on Easter morning. Her mother had been implanted with birth control as she is an older female. Fortunately, the failed birth control resulted in a valuable genetic addition for this SSP species.
A difficult birth left both mother and infant weak and forced zoo officials to intervene to save the baby. Little Akira’s mother was not willing to care for her baby when she was returned the following day.
Zookeeper Jessica Hutjens is filling the role of surrogate mother. Akira is currently in the process of being integrated into the troop. She spends playtime with two of her older half sisters daily.
Gallery
Upcoming Events
- August 2nd Feast With The Beasts A culinary opportunity to dine ‘on »
- August 13th Zoo Snooze! Zoo Snooze! - August 13, 2010 »
- September 1st Senior Citizen Day Free admission, coffee, lemonade & c »
- September 11th Olsen’s Piggly Wiggly Fun Day A day of special FUN activities and trea »
- October 15th Zoo Boo Trick or Treat and enjoy giant inflatabl »
- October 16th Zoo Boo Trick or Treat and enjoy giant inflatabl »
- October 22nd Zoo Boo Trick or Treat and enjoy giant inflatabl »
- October 23rd Zoo Boo Trick or Treat and enjoy giant inflatabl »
Tune in every Wednesday on WLUK FOX 11 for the Good Day Wisconsin morning show. Watch Neil Anderson live from the NEW Zoo for informative segments from 6 to 9 a.m
