Scots zoo celebrates baby boom following arrival of several new residents

A group of prairie dog pups and baby Parma wallabies are among the flurry of new residents.

Five Sisters Zoo celebrates baby boom following arrival of several new residents — Two emperor tamarin babies are clinging closely to their parents Five Sisters Zoo

Holly Lennon

5th Jul 2025

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Wildlife & Animals

A Scottish zoo is celebrating a summer baby boom following the arrival of several new residents.

Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder has welcomed a flurry of new life across a number of species.

A Humboldt penguin chick has hatched and is thriving under the watchful eyes of its proud parents.

Meanwhile, baby Parma wallabies have made their first appearances from the safety of their mothers’ pouches, delighting guests with glimpses of their tiny faces.

Two emperor tamarin babies, known for their striking moustache-like facial hair, are clinging closely to their parents in the tropical enclosure.

Elsewhere, a playful group of prairie dog pups has emerged from their burrows, already entertaining visitors with their antics.

“This baby boom is a wonderful reflection of the positive, healthy environments we’ve created for our animals,” said a spokesperson at Five Sisters Zoo.

“While some of the births are part of planned breeding programs, others are simply a natural outcome of animals feeling safe, settled, and well cared for — and every arrival is worth celebrating.”

Each birth is part of the zoo’s ongoing commitment to conservation and education, with many species playing a role in breeding programs designed to help safeguard vulnerable populations.