A Florida zoo announced the birth of an eastern bongo, a critically endangered antelope native to sub-Saharan Africa.

“Both mom and calf are thriving, with the little one nursing well and growing stronger each day,” the wildlife park wrote. “Eastern bongos are critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching. Each birth is a vital step toward their conservation.”

The healthy male Eastern bongo calf was born last week to first-time mother, Cayenne, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced Tuesday.

A massive blow for local zoo lovers as Roger Williams Park Zoo announces the planned departure of its three African elephants.

Roger Williams Park Zoo is preparing to relocate its three African elephants—Kate, Ginny, and Alice—by 2027 to ensure they receive the best care as they age.

African elephants Alice, Ginny, and Kate, who turn 40 this year, will be moved so they may enjoy the companionship of other elephants as they age, Roger Williams Park Zoo officials said.