Overview

• Born July 22, the southern white rhino calf joins mother Eesha and older sibling Otto under a loan agreement between Safari West and the Indianapolis Zoo.
• Safari West’s animal care team reports that Ozzy and his 20-year-old mother are bonding well and will remain together for up to two years with close monitoring.
• The calf’s father, Ongava, is part of the same breeding program and, like Ozzy, is owned by the Indianapolis Zoo while residing at Safari West.
• Southern white rhinos are classified as near threatened with around 17,500 individuals remaining in the wild, underscoring the importance of captive breeding partnerships.
• Safari West will soon welcome visitors to view Ozzy, aiming to foster public engagement and support for rhino conservation.