Two endangered baby Addax, one of the world’s rarest mammals, were born weeks apart—Fola was born April 14, 2008, and Safiya on April 27, 2008.

Fact Sheet

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Addax are on exhibit daily depending on weather and other circumstances.

May 5, 2008: Fola, a female who was born on April 14 to first-time mom Roxanne, weighed 16 pounds at birth. Her name, chosen by Zookeeper Dawn Muncie, means “honor.” Safiya (pronounced Suh-Fee-Uh), a female who was born on April 27 to first-time mom Patella (“Ella” for short), weighed almost 17 pounds. Her name, chosen by Zookeeper Emily Nolan, means “pure.” But Fola and Safiya are doing great, and Roxanne and Ella are wonderful mothers—continuously cleaning and grooming them.