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Double the celebration at The Wilds with births of rhino

and zebra submitted

Less than three weeks later, on July for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red a full selection of tour options offered
18, 2025, a greater one-horned rhino List of Threatened Species™, the greater from May through October and specialty
calf was born in the pasture to 5-year- one-horned rhino is classified as Vulner- tours available from November through
old Rohini, marking her first calf and able, the southern white rhino as Near April. For those looking to extend their
long-time rhino resident Sanya’s first Threatened, and the Grévy’s zebra as adventure, The Wilds offers a variety
grandkid born at The Wilds. Both mom Endangered. While populations of these of unique overnight accommodations,
and calf are doing well. Animal care ex- species have shown progress thanks to including the new Hellbender RV Camp-
perts report that the calf is strong, ac- conservation efforts, they continue to ground, which opened this spring. For
tive, nursing well, and curiously explor- face critical threats in their native habi- more information about tours, conserva-
ing the area near Rohini. tats, including poaching, habitat degra- tion initiatives, events, and educational
The calf’s father is Suru, a 24-year-old dation, and climate-related challenges. opportunities, please visit TheWilds.org
male who came to The Wilds from Zoo “These two births are a celebration and follow The Wilds’ social media ac-
Miami in 2021. This marks Suru’s third for The Wilds, our community, and for counts on Facebook, Instagram, Linke-
surviving calf born at The Wilds. global conservation efforts,” said Dr. Joe dIn, and TikTok.
The sexes of the new arrivals have Smith, Vice President and Director of
not yet been determined. These births The Wilds. “The births reflect the dedi-
Grevy’s Zebra (Foal) Grahm S. Jones, are part of The Wilds’ participation in cation of our Animal Management and
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Conservation Medicine teams and the
(AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) for vital role that The Wilds plays in protect-
The Wilds is celebrating two exciting both the greater one-horned rhinoceros ing vulnerable species. We’re especially
new arrivals—a Grévy’s zebra foal and and Grévy’s zebra—programs designed excited to see Rohini step into her new
a greater one-horned rhino calf—each to help ensure healthy, genetically di- role as a mom, and we look forward to
representing a remarkable moment for verse populations of threatened and en- watching both little ones grow and in-
the species and the teams who care dangered species in professional care. spire future generations.”
for them. These births mark significant With this new arrival, The Wilds has Guests hoping to catch a glimpse of
milestones for the dedicated teams car- welcomed a total of 13 greater one- the new rhino calf can explore The Wilds
ing for these species and for global con- horned rhino calves since 2005 and is through Open-Air Safari Tours and Wild-
servation efforts. currently home to six individuals of this side Tours, based on tour availability
The Grévy’s zebra foal was born on species. The Wilds is also home to 15 and the needs of the animals. Open-Air
July 7, 2025 to mother Lisa Marie. This southern white rhinos—two males and Safaris are presented by G&J Pepsi. Greater One-Horned Rhino (Rohini’s Calf)
is her second foal since she was born 12 females—and includes 13 fifth-gen- The Wilds is open year round, with Grahm S. Jones, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
at The Wilds in 2017. The foal’s sire, eration calves. In total, 33 white rhinos
named Two Step, came to The Wilds in have been born at The Wilds throughout
2021. With fewer than 3,000 individuals its history. The conservation center is Celebrate New Concord
remaining in their native range, Grévy’s also notable as the only facility outside
zebras are the most endangered of all of Africa with rhinos born five genera-
zebra species. Native to northern Kenya tions removed from their wild-born an- presents Tony Hagood
and southern Ethiopia, their populations cestors, and it remains one of only a few
face threats including habitat loss, com- in North America to successfully breed August 26!
petition with livestock, and reduced ac- and care for both rhino species. submitted
cess to water. According to the International Union curates and directs a long-running con-
cert series at the Columbus Museum
Ohio Pottery Zanesville of Art, continuing the legacy of his late
mentors Mark Flugge and Richard Lo-
pez. He is also a staff pianist, lecturer,
Waltz Family Owned Since 1951 and instructor of commercial, jazz, and
classical piano at Otterbein University,
Veteran and serves as sanctuary music director
at Hilliard United Methodist Church. As
Owned an entrepreneur, he owns Noteworthy
Music, a multi-teacher lesson studio,
and A Note Above the Rest Entertain-
ment, a music booking company. Tony’s
collaborative resume includes perfor-
mances with Grammy Award winners
like Tamika Lawrence, sold-out shows
with the Columbus Symphony Orches-
tra and Ne-Yo, and appearances along-
side artists such as Nas, the Violent
Femmes, Rick Ross, and Aubrey Logan.
Tony Hagood submitted With credits spanning Broadway stars,
American Idol finalists, and artists from
The 2025 Celebrate New Concord virtually every major genre, Tony brings
summer outdoor concert series pres- passion, artistry, and depth to every per-
ents Tony Hagood on Tuesday, August formance—leaving a lasting impact on
Largest Selection of USA 26 at 7 p.m. in Village Park, 2 West audiences wherever he plays.
Main Street.
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nist, composer, and educator based in
Street. Admission is free. Bring your
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Capital University with a degree in Mu-
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Community Foundation website: www.
trio and quartet, and collaborates with a
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