Baby boom in popular Cork wildlife attraction as meerkat pups and bison calves welcomed at park amid conservation effort
Proud parents to mum Biggy and dad, Snaggles, who are the dominant breeding pair within the clan are busy looking after the triplets.
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The wildlife park is bustling with new life
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This bank holiday is the perfect time to catch a glimpse of the new additions
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On May 13, one baby meerkat was spotted in the habitat with their mum, and by the next day, two more had emerged, closely guarded by their protective family.
The other members of the mob, including dad Snaggles, care for the young and are known to collectively feed, protect and groom the new pups.
With these new arrivals, the Meerkat mob now stands at 16 strong.
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Both of were fathered by the bull Bomer who came from Borås Djurpark in Sweden in February 2024.
These are his first two offspring.
The calves are already best friends, and can be seen playing, snoozing, and soaking up the sunshine together.
Their mums are both healthy and very protective.
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The European bison, the largest mammal in Europe, was once extinct in the wild.
However, collaborative efforts by many zoos and wildlife parks, including Fota Wildlife Park, which contributed members from its own herd, have helped reintroduce the species to the wild in parts of Europe and, more recently, the UK.
Everyone saying the same thing as 'precious' baby rhinoceros is born in Cork's Fota Wildlife Park
And now with the Bank Holiday looming visitors will have just a week to experience the spectacular
Be sure to take in the incredible views of the wildlife habitats and daily conservation efforts over the Park before it's gone.
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