04-04-2025
Sloth at Como Zoo gives birth in front of visitors
Visitors to the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory were given an unexpected treat this week when one of its resident sloths gave birth while on display.
The St. Paul zoo announced this week that its Hoffman's two-toed sloth Sago gave birth on Wednesday, while guests were present in the zoo's Primate Building.
Sago was brought to the zoo in April of 2023. A month later, the baby sloth's father, Ziggy, was brought in as part of a breeding recommendation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan.
The two parents reside with saki monkeys in an exhibit in the Primate Building. Sago and her baby will remain on display, and she will continue to care for her young for around a year, according to the zoo.
'We couldn't have planned a more exciting experience for our guests yesterday!' zookeeper Jill Erzar said in a statement.
'It's not every day you get to see a sloth being born right in front of you. It was a truly special moment, and Sago is already proving to be a fantastic first-time mom.'
Como is also home to another Hoffman's two-toed sloth, Chloe, who resides in the Tropical Encounters exhibit.
