SURPRISE! ✨🦦❤️

Keepers are delighted to announce their latest arrival, a tiny female 8-week-old Asian short-clawed otter pup, born to proud parents Beatrix and Kovu ❤️

As Beatrix is a first-time mum, keepers were listening attentively for the pup's first squeaks when they suspected she had given birth in the pair's secluded den back in December, but left them to their independent pup-rearing for around 6 weeks, ensuring they were undisturbed during this important bonding time before performing necessary health checks ✨

The important little pup is expected to start swimming very soon and eating solid food in just a few weeks, under the careful guidance of her parents while gaining more confidence each day 🦦

The birth is a vitally important success in Asian short-clawed otter breeding across BIAZA collections, as this species is classed as Vulnerable to extinction out in the wild due to habitat destruction, and the rise of the illegal pet trade - fueled by the rise of online TikTok content which features these otters being kept as house pets.

Visitors can spot the pup, Beatrix and Kovu within their purpose-built Otter Falls enclosure at the Park, as the little otter pup continues to grow and explore more each day ❤️

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