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Nashville Zoo Celebrates First Aardvark Calf in Two Years

1/14/2026

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On New Year's Day 2026, Nashville Zoo welcomed its first aardvark calf weighing about four pounds.
It is the first aardvark calf born in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo since 2024, bringing the total to 34.
The calf's parents, Winsol and Karanga, are ambassador animals enabling behavioral research.
The calf is doing well and could move to another facility to mate.

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Story summary

On New Year's Day 2026, Nashville Zoo welcomed its first aardvark calf weighing about four pounds.
It is the first aardvark calf born in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo since 2024, bringing the total to 34.
The calf's parents, Winsol and Karanga, are ambassador animals enabling behavioral research.
The calf is doing well and could move to another facility to mate.