A call for naming the baby Zebra will be launched shortly.
Together with families from Merida who met at the El Centenario Zoo this Sunday, Feb. 2nd, the Municipal President of Merida, Cecilia Patrón Laviada, visited the baby zebra that was born two months ago at the site.
“The work carried out by the team of the Wildlife Management and Use Unit for the care and attention of all the species that live in the zoos of Merida is a source of pride. We will continue to promote their work for animal welfare,” the mayor said.
She also announced that the call for naming the little zebra will soon be launched through the website and social networks of the City of Merida.
Accompanied by her daughter María Sofía, the Mayor took the opportunity to tour the animal area, where she also listened to requests and recommendations from visitors, in this new way of governing hand in hand with the citizens.
The El Centenario Zoological Park is an important meeting place for Merida residents from all cardinal points because, in addition to visiting the animals, attendees can enjoy recreational spaces, shows, a food area, and the emblematic “Centenario Zoo Train”.
Also on the tour were the Director of Public Services, Jorge Alberto Espinosa Atoche; the Deputy Director of General Services, Felipe Pacheco Sansores, and Odeisi Mora Camacho, head of the El Centenario Zoo.
The male zebra calf was born on November 25, 2024, at 12:30 in the morning in optimal health conditions and was cared for by its mother. As a precautionary measure, the mother and calf were separated from the male to reduce stress.
Initially, the area was closed to prevent the public from approaching, but it is now visible to visitors.
The Centenario cares for approximately 600 animals of 85 species and in 2024, the birth of nine specimens was recorded, including emus, sheep, monkeys, flamingos, and zebras.
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