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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Local NewsAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade

Zoo Miami announces first-ever birth of southern hairy-nosed wombat

Zoo Miami has successfully bred a southern hairy-nosed wombat for the first time in its history. This birth is the only recorded successful birth of this species in the United States for the current year.

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Why It Matters

The birth represents a milestone for the zoo's conservation efforts and contributes to the population of a rare species in the United States.

Key Facts

  • Zoo Miami successfully bred a southern hairy-nosed wombat.
  • This is the first time a southern hairy-nosed wombat has been born at Zoo Miami.
  • This is the only successful birth of a southern hairy-nosed wombat in the United States this year.

Who's Mentioned

organizationZoo Miami“The facility where the birth occurred.”personAdelaid“9.5-year-old female parent wombat from Brookfield Zoo.”personGordon“8.5-year-old male parent wombat from Los Angeles Zoo.”personRon Magill“Zoo Miami ambassador providing details on the birth.”