Colchester Zoo has welcomed a new baby chimpanzee, the first born at the zoo in almost 17 years. The healthy baby was born in the early hours of Saturday, January 17, 2026, to first-time mum Kora and dad Napoleon. The animal care team reports that both the mum and baby are doing well. Key Details Parents: The mother, Kora, was born at Colchester Zoo in 1999, and the father, Napoleon, joined from Spain in April 2025 as part of a European breeding program. Conservation: This birth is significant f

32K views · 1.4K reactions | CUTE REUNION: A baby chimpanzee has been successfully united with an adoptive mother at Detroit Zoo after five months of being nurtured by animal care staff. Baby Zane was born in January before his mother became ill. https://7ny.tv/3esDQBh | ABC7NY | Facebook

After chimpanzee Mahale gave birth via C-section, her baby had to stay at the hospital for extra medical care. Nearly 48 hours later, mom and baby reunited at the Sedgwick County Zoo. https://gma.abc/2CDkoSv | Good Morning America