“The eagle has landed”: First hatching of African fish eagle chick

“The eagle has landed”: First hatching of African fish eagle chick

Avery Elander
Published on: 20/03/2026

Historic first at Fort Worth Zoo: a rare African fish eagle chick hatches! 🦅 A major conservation milestone, this success highlights expert care, teamwork and dedication to sustaining this iconic raptor in North American zoos.

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Seeing Double: Two Lion Cubs Born at the Fort Worth Zoo

Seeing Double: Two Lion Cubs Born at the Fort Worth Zoo

Avery Elander
Published on: 10/09/2025

The Fort Worth Zoo welcomes two lion cubs, born June 29, 2025, to Saba and Jabulani. Named Imara (“strength”) and Tamu (“sweet”), the siblings mark a conservation success, supporting genetic diversity in African lions. Follow updates on the Zoo’s socials!

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It’s a three-peat! Fort Worth Zoo hatches critically endangered gharial crocodiles for three consecutive years

It’s a three-peat! Fort Worth Zoo hatches critically endangered gharial crocodiles for three consecutive years

Avery Elander
Published on: 11/07/2025

It’s a three-peat! Fort Worth Zoo hatches critically endangered gharial crocodiles for the third year in a row — a historic first in North America and a major win for conservation.

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