NEW ARRIVALS

RARE PERSIAN ONAGER, Equus onager onager

  • Male Persian Onager was born at approximately 2:00pm on Monday, June 25th.
  • This birth marks the third Onager foal born at the Red River Zoo.
  • The mother, Annie, came to the Red River Zoo in 2000 from the San Diego Wild Animal Park.
  • The healthy foal is approximately 25-30 pounds and nursing well.
  • Annie is very protective and has proven to be an excellent mother.
  • Persian Onagers are a critically endangered species found in northeastern Iran.
  • There are currently less than 500 Persian Onagers left in the wild. The two remaining populations are found in the Touran Protected Area.
  • Poaching, competition with domestic animals and habitat loss are the main threats to the two remaining populations.
  • There are currently only 24 Persian Onagers in 5 North American zoos.
  • Mother and foal will make their debut to zoo visitors on Thursday, July 12th for a sneak peek from 10am to 1pm.

NAMING CONTEST

  • Submit your favorite name for the new baby in the Wild Things Gift Shop. Winner will receive a $50 level complimentary Share-the-Care of the baby Onager for one year. Prize includes a personalized certificate, trading card and magnet featuring the Onager foal.
  • Winning name will be announced on Thursday, July 12th at 11:00am during his debut and introduction to Red River Zoo visitors.
Persian Onager Foal Persian Onager Foal

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