Caldwell Zoo welcomes six antelope calves

TYLER – The Caldwell Zoo has welcomed the new year with six newborn greater kudu calves. The Caldwell Zoo had a successful year for its African hoofstock band, welcoming six female greater kudu calves in December. Several members of the herd became first-time mothers in 2025.

According to our news partner KETK, the zoo’s dedicated veterinary team and animal keepers worked diligently to ensure the mothers are comfortable and recovering well.

With all of the calves being born during December, it was crucial to make sure the zoo staff jumped in quickly to keep them safe and warm during the first few weeks of their lives. Most of the calves are being bottle-fed at this time to get their necessary nutrients as moms, babies and the herd adjust to these new additions.

Greater kudu are the world’s second-largest antelope species and are native to Africa, where they are often referred to as the “grey ghost” because of their ability to camouflage into the dense brush they live in. Fully mature male kudu are very impressive, some getting up to 700 pounds and long, spiraled horns.

The Caldwell Zoo says to keep an eye out on their Facebook page in the coming weeks, as they plan to let the public help name each of these babies.