New animals at the Zoo A variety of animals joined the Milwaukee County Zoo’s collection in 2009. They ranged from a highly endangered Guam kingfisher hatched in April to Harley the sea lion (who arrived in May) to Happy the hippo (see cover), who arrived in September. Here are photos of some of the newcomers: Gentoo penguins – six Gentoo penguins arrived in April 2009.
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Robin, an orphaned female moose from Alaska, arrived in July 2009. Amba the Amur tiger is protective of her cubs – Nuri, next to Mom, and Tula, lying down – born at the Zoo in July 2009.
Zoological Society of Milwaukee Annual Report 2008-2009
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