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The Houston Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a rare Coquerel’s sifaka (pronounced CO-cue-rals she-FAK) baby. The birth is a first for the Zoo and the first birth for the proud parents, mom Zenobia (a name that I love and adore)  and dad Dean.

“Mother and baby are doing just fine,” said Houston Zoo Primate Supervisor Lynn Killam. “Zenobia is being a great mom. The baby is nursing and gaining weight and getting stronger by the day,” added Killam.

The birth is a major milestone for the Houston Zoo.

 “This is a very significant event for the Houston Zoo,” said Killam. “We are one of only 5 zoos in the U. S. that are home to sifaka. Dean and Zenobia bonded quickly after arriving at the Zoo in 2007. So, the birth is an exciting development for us,” added Killam.

Mom and baby may be seen at the sifaka exhibit at Wortham World of Primates daily during regular Zoo hours, weather permitting.

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