Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith has announced that Victorians will soon be welcoming the first baby gorilla to the Melbourne Zoo family in 14 years. “I am very pleased to announce that Melbourne Zoo favourites, Kimya and her mate Otana are expecting their first baby,” Mr Smith said.
Zoo authorities announced that if all goes according to plan during the nine month pregnancy, Kimya is set to give birth around March next year and children across Victoria can look forward to visiting Melbourne Zoo in 2015 to see the newest special addition to the zoo.
“It is encouraging that supporting Kimya’s pregnancy are Melbourne Zoo’s veterinarians, curator and keepers who are world-leading experts in gorillas,” said Mr Smith. “The Napthine Government has been pleased to be able to open the doors to our zoos for free to Victorian children so that they can enjoy special moments and memories, like visiting Kimya and her baby,” he added.
As it is still early days in her pregnancy, zoo authorities say they are cautiously optimistic about Kimya’s progress and the Melbourne Zoo team is providing the best care to help her through it.
The Victorian Coalition Government’s free entry for kids’ policy is available on weekends, public and school holidays and has made enjoying some family time at the zoo even more affordable for Victorian families.
Published in The Indian Sun (Indian Magazine in Melbourne)
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