The Central Park Zoo announced Thursday on social media that they’ve welcomed two new baby lambs to the Tisch Children’s Zoo: seven-week-old Bobbin and three-week-old Sage.
“Bobbin and Sage are harlequin sheep, a breed first introduced to the zoo in 2022,” the zoo wrote, adding that “Harlequins are small, docile sheep with a calm disposition.”
The pair are apparently equipped with “boundless energy” and for most of the day, they’re out with the rest of the flock. In addition to harlequin, which the zoo got from a farm in Virginia, the zoo has Shetland and southdown sheep (and a total of eight adult sheep).
The video shared by the Central Park Zoo shows the pair adorably bopping around while rubbing heads and never straying far from one another.
“Next time you visit, look out for our new lambs in the Children’s Zoo!”
We have wonderful news! There isn’t just one new harlequin lamb at the zoo, there’s TWO.
Joining Bobbin & the rest of the flock is Sage, who is just 3 weeks old! According to keepers, the lambs have boundless energy. Next time you visit, look for them in the Children’s Zoo! pic.twitter.com/qy0kweCAAe
— Central Park Zoo (@centralparkzoo) March 15, 2024
The Central Park Zoo is located at East 66th Street just off Fifth Avenue. Learn more here.
All zoos must be shut down.
Tragedy Pervades.
Thank god Sheep are very stupid.
No they’re not! Don’t judge them by what the cliches say about them. They are very thoughtful creatures.
How adorable!