First meerkat pups born at Reid Park Zoo

Reid Park Zoo
TUCSON - After only a couple weeks since Reid Park Zoo welcomed a baby elephant to their family, the first meerkat pups born at the zoo arrived early morning on April 9.According to Reid Park Zoo officials, members of the animal care team noticed an oddity April 9 when three adult meerkats were spotted huddling together. After closer observation, the team soon learned that five meerkat pups were born overnight.“All three adults, who are also first-time parents, are doing an