A zoo is celebrating a baby boom with the healthy arrival of some seriously cute little ones in the past few months. Visitors to Drusillas, off the A27 in Alfriston, can look out for twin capybaras, dwarf mongoose triplets, a red-handed tamarin, a silvery marmoset and six prairie dog pups. The capybaras welcomed two new healthy and happy pups to their herd by “super mum” Clementine .
Capybara babies Pumpkin and Swede with mum Clementine (Image: Drusillas) The twins are doing brilliantly according to keepers and are particularly fond of playing in their swimming pool. Drusillas asked the public to help name the pair and decided on Pumpkin and Swede, fitting with the current naming theme with siblings Tango, Marmalade, Squash and Satsuma (who recently joined Ventura Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire). On July 22, the zoo also welcomed triplet dwarf mongoose pups Hamish, Hubert and Harris, who are delighting visitors with their playful and silly nature.
Their oldest sibling Maverick was the first of the species born at the zoo in October 2022. Mum Goose has proved to be a wonderful mum of eight. Triplet dwarf mongoose pups Hamish, Hubert, and Harris (Image: Drusillas) On June 30, keepers discovered a tiny red-handed tamarin infant clinging to mum Isla.
The baby’s older siblings Bowie and Ozzy have reportedly been sweet and supportive with the new arrival. Red handed tamarin baby Hendrix with his mum (Image: Drusillas) The public chose to keep the rock star naming theme and ca.
