News Release
Contact: Sondra Katzen, Public Relations, 708.688.8351,
sondra.katzen@czs.org
March 15, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Asian Small-clawed Otter Pups Beginning to Explore Home at
Brookfield Zoo’s Tropic World: Asia
Brookfield, Ill. — Brookfield Zoo’s Asian small-clawed otters pups—Otto, Otis, Wishes, Hermione (pronounced Her-My-O-Nee), Sachiko (pronounced SAH-chee-ko), and Olivia—were recently introduced to their habitat in Tropic World: Asia.
The two male and four female 4-month-old pups are still working on their swimming skills. At this time, guests will only be able to see the otter family for about a half hour when the building first opens at 10 a.m. As the pups’ swimming skills become more proficient, animal care staff will gradually increase the water level in the habitat’s river. Once the pups become more comfortable and acclimated to their home, their time on exhibit will gradually increase. Until then, otter enthusiasts can see updates of the pups and their parents, Pearl and Adhi (pronounced AHH-dee), on Brookfield Zoo’s social media channels.
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About the Chicago Zoological Society
The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society is to inspire conservation leadership by engaging people and communities with wildlife and nature. The Chicago Zoological Society is a private nonprofit organization that operates Brookfield Zoo on land owned by the Forest Preserves of Cook County. The Society is known throughout the world for its international role in animal population management and wildlife conservation. Its Center for the Science of Animal Care and Welfare is at the forefront of animal care that strives to discover and implement innovative approaches to zoo animal management. Brookfield Zoo is the first zoo in the world to be awarded the Humane Certified™ certification mark for the care and welfare of its animals, meeting American Humane Association’s rigorous certification standards. The zoo is located at 8400 31st Street in Brookfield, Illinois, between the Stevenson (I-55) and Eisenhower (I-290) expressways and also is accessible via the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), Metra commuter line, and CTA and PACE bus service. For further information, visit
CZS.org.
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