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Critically Endangered Rhino Calf Born at Cleveland Zoo, Awaits Name Reveal
20 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Male eastern black rhino calf born on Sept. 22, 2025 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
- Calf bonded with 22-year-old mother Kibibbi for a month before public debut on Oct. 10, 2025
- Zoo visitors voted on a name for the calf, which will be announced soon
In a significant conservation milestone, a critically endangered eastern black rhino calf was born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on September 22, 2025. The male calf, born to 22-year-old mother Kibibbi and 25-year-old father Forrest, spent the last month bonding with his mother behind the scenes before making his public debut on October 10.
Now, guests can visit the zoo's Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve to see the newborn rhino and his herd. The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has a long history of caring for this endangered species and working with global conservation partners to secure a future for rhinos in the wild.
To celebrate the calf's arrival, the zoo allowed visitors to vote on a name for the young animal. The name is expected to be announced in the coming days, providing the community an opportunity to be part of this significant milestone.
