Rare Baby Addax Born Just Before Mother’s Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what could be better than celebrating a new baby? Especially a new arrival from an odds-defying, critically endangered species.

Two–month-old Julien is the newest member of the addax herd and was born March 25th at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!  

These endangered animals face possible extinction with less than 100 in the wild and just over 180 in managed care across all organizations accredited by the Associations of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). 

New Baby Calf

Welcome Julien! This new babe is about two feet tall with a full head of hair and an adorable  sweet look.

He is the first male calf born at the resort and welcomed by mom, Juniper.

Fun fact! Julien’s name is actually a  combination of both Juniper and Allen (his mom and dad, also a part of the larger herd).

More Than a Birthday

Julien’s birth is more than just a birthday celebration– it is an incredible win for this species and the Disneyy team of veterinarians and animal keepers working with the addax.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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His birth is just one example of the amazing level of effort and care these animals receive. 

Did You Know?

Are you familiar with the addax? The critically endangered species is an antelope known for their curly horns. This species of antelope is so rare, there are only a few places in the entire world where they can be spotted outside of Africa’s Saharan desert– Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of them!

Soon, guests can visit mom and Julien in the Sunset Savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. 

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