***On Give to the Max Day, coming November 21, you will have the chance to choose a name for Como’s newest arrival! Stay tuned for details!***

We are overjoyed to announce the arrival of an irresistibly cute new member to our animal family—a male Nyala calf born on the evening of Monday, September 16, to proud mother Stevie. Weighing in at a healthy 14.1 pounds, this little guy wasted no time getting on his feet, standing within just 20 minutes of birth!

This marks Stevie’s second calf with father Stanley, who sadly passed away earlier this year on January 28. The couple’s first offspring, Meadow, was born in January 2024. The new calf is already drawing curiosity from his big sister Meadow, who Senior Zookeeper Jill Erzar says is “very curious about her little brother, but incredibly gentle and respectful.”

Nyala, a species of spiral-horned antelope native to southern Africa, are known for their striking chestnut coats, adorned with white stripes and spots. The males develop impressive spiral horns and a darker coat as they mature. These graceful animals thrive in woodland and thicket habitats and can often be seen grazing in groups in the wild.

Visitors can catch a glimpse of the Nyala family most days in their habitat at Como Zoo. Fun fact: the gestation period for Nyala is 210-230 days, meaning baby Nyala calves spend about seven months growing before making their big debut into the world!

Come by Como and say hello to our latest arrival! Stay tuned for an official naming announcement coming soon.

Stanley and Stevie arrived at Como in 2023 on a Species Survival Plan (SSP) breeding recommendation. You can read more about SSPs here: https://www.aza.org/species-survival-plan-programs