See Banham Zoo’s conservation success with four new maned wolf pups

A zoo has celebrated the birth of a litter of very special pups – the first on the site for 20 years.

Banham Zoo welcomed four maned wolf pups in January, marking a milestone for the popular attraction.

The zoo is only one of a handful of UK sites to have successfully bred this near threatened species as part of a vital conservation programme.

The pups were born to first-time parents Enya and Thiago and are now exploring their surroundings.

Maned wolves are classified on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss, road collisions and human/wildlife conflict across South America.

Deborah Harris, animal manger of the zoo, said: “This is a significant achievement – not just for our team but for the wider efforts to safeguard the species.

“With only three UK zoos having successfully bred maned wolves in the last year, moments like this truly highlight the vital role zoos play in protecting and preserving endangered wildlife.”

“The pups are already out and visible, and we cannot wait for guests to share in the joy of seeing them. These births could inspire the next generation of zookeepers and conservationists.”