Who at the Blank Park Zoo is expecting twins again?
Kida might sound familiar as she's the mother of twins Caitlin and Clark who were born in February 2024. The zoo said it's excited to see Kida be a mother once again as both Caitlin and Clark have thrived under her care.
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'Kida has been an exceptional mother, and we're thrilled to see her expanding her family once again,' Anne Shimerdla, Blank Park Zoo president and CEO, said. 'Each new birth is a crucial step in the conservation of this critically endangered species, and we're excited to share this journey with our community.'
The zoo said the twins should arrive sometime this spring. To celebrate the news the zoo will be hosting a Guess the Birth Date Contest, where people can guess Kida's birth date for a chance to win a family membership to the zoo.
A baby shower for Kida will be held during the Meet the Mayor event on February 15 and once the twins are born the community can help name them like they did for Caitlin and Clark.
To learn more about the contest visit the zoo's website.
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