Zoo has new additions

CALDWELL — Two red-ruffed lemur pups were born on Valentine’s Day at the Caldwell Zoo, marking the first successful birth of the critically endangered species in the zoo’s history, zoo officials announced Friday. According to our news partner KETK, their 4-year-old mother, Kintana, arrived at Caldwell Zoo in April 2025 from the Woodland Park Zoo. She was later introduced to Junior, the father, who has lived at Caldwell Zoo since 2017 after arriving from St. Augustine Alligator Park.

Red-ruffed lemurs are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Zoo officials said the birth marks an important milestone in ongoing conservation efforts to protect the species.

“With this being the first birth of this species ever recorded at Caldwell, the mammal team couldn’t be more thrilled,” said Scotty Stainback, curator of mammals. “Considering the threats they face in the wild, every birth is a big deal.”
The zoo said it may be some time before guests can see the pups on exhibit, as the family is being given time to rest and bond and to ensure Kintana has everything she needs to care for them.

Caldwell Zoo said it will provide updates on the pups’ progress and announce a public debut date as they continue to grow.