Rosamond Gifford Zoo welcomes Red Wolf pups, Humboldt penguin chicks

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23-05-2025

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Just another reason to go to the zoo — new animals to see!
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo will now have eight new faces in the near future: Six Red Wolf puppies — four females and two males — and two Humboldt Penguin chicks.
The Red Wolf pups were born in May at the Matthews Auto Group Red Wolf Preserve to mother, Evie, and father, Sage. The Humboldt chicks, named Domingo and Ramon, were hatched in April at the Penguin Coast habitat by father Peru and mother Cuatro.
'Baby animals are always exciting, but these new arrivals represent hope for their respective species,' said Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon. 'The wild red wolf population is in dire straits, so every birth is crucial to their survival. Likewise, we are very excited about the Humboldt penguin chicks and look forward to introducing them to the public soon.'
There are fewer than 20 Red Wolves in the wild. The birth of these pups is a contribution to a dwindling population.
As defined by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Red Wolves are critically endangered, meaning that the species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. They are the most critically endangered canine species in the world.
According to the zoo, they have hatched over 50 Humboldt penguin chicks — A significant contribution to ongoing Humboldt penguin conservation efforts. The species is currently listed as vulnerable to extinction.
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