Overview

• Zoo Berlin has officially named its aardvark calf Frida, confirming her female sex after initial uncertainty.
• Frida, born to mother Memphis and father Kito, is the zoo's first aardvark offspring since 2012 and their first shared calf.
• The calf is thriving under specialized care, actively exploring her surroundings and interacting with nocturnal house neighbors.
• To accommodate the aardvark's nocturnal habits, the zoo reverses day and night cycles, allowing visitors to observe her activity during the day.
• Aardvarks are rare in zoos worldwide, and Frida’s successful birth contributes valuable insights to the conservation of this unique species.