MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Thursday, Sept. 13 the birth of their first red panda cub. The new female cub, yet unnamed, was born June 6 -- the same day as her father.
The cub was born to first-time parents, mother, Dr. Erin Curry, also known as Dr. E., and, father, Dash. Mother, Dr. E., is three years old and is from the Cincinnati Zoo. Father, Dash, is six years old and is originally from the Granby Zoo in Quebec, Canada.
According to the Milwaukee County Zoo, because the cub is still getting acclimated to her new surroundings, animal care staff is allowing her plenty of time to become comfortable before her introduction to visitors. It’s the zoo’s hope she will make her public debut in the next few weeks.
Zookeepers report that the cub is doing very well and first-time mother, Dr. E, is doing a great job raising her first cub.
The Milwaukee County Zoo released the following information about red pandas: