Baby Aardvark and Mom at Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo is happy to announce the birth of an aardvark on January 12, 2012. Because of the dedicated care provided by the Society s zookeepers, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and nutritionist, the now healthy 13pound calf has a bright future ahead of it. Although the calf will not be on exhibit for several months, zoo guests will be able to view it via a live video monitor In the near future. A newborn aardvark, which weighs about 4 pounds at birth, is very fragile for its first few