A baby zebra born to Aziza joins the herd at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
A female zebra foal has joined the herd on the Arusha savanna at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, born recently to a mother named Aziza. Disney has shared photos of the pair but no name for the foal yet. She is the latest young animal to arrive at Walt Disney World, following three nyala calves and an albino wallaby joey named Quartz.
A female zebra foal has joined the herd on the Arusha savanna at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, the African-themed hotel at Walt Disney World. She was born recently to a mother named Aziza, and Disney has not announced a name for her yet.
Key Details
- Newcomer: Female zebra foal
- Mother: Aziza
- Home: Arusha savanna, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Announced by: Disney's Animals, Science and Environment
The Buzz
FOX 35 Orlando picked up the birth after Disney posted photos of the foal and her mother on its social media pages.
A newborn already out with the zebra herd
The foal was born on the hotel's own grounds and now lives alongside the other zebras there.
- Born at the hotel. Disney places the birth at Animal Kingdom Lodge itself, where savannas of African animals sit beside the guest buildings.
- Part of the herd. She has already joined the other zebras living on the savanna.
- Photos released. The pictures Disney shared show the new arrival and come from its animal care team.
The latest in a run of Disney World animal arrivals
The zebra follows other young animals welcomed at Walt Disney World over the past few months.
- Three nyala calves. These also arrived at Animal Kingdom Lodge; nyala are spiral-horned African antelope.
- An albino wallaby. A joey named Quartz arrived at Jumping Junction, the Australian animal area at Conservation Station in Disney's Animal Kingdom.
The foal's name is still unknown
Disney has confirmed the birth and the mother, but several details have not been reported.
- No name yet. Disney has not shared what the foal will be called.
- No birth date. The report says only that she was born recently.
- No viewing guidance. The report gives no times or advice for seeing her on the savanna.
Our take. A guest hoping to spot the foal should start at the Arusha savanna and treat a sighting as luck, since no viewing times have been shared.