Overview

• The births mark the facility’s first Asian small-clawed otter pups, confirmed by the zoo on Oct. 6.
• The three pups are male and were born Aug. 25 to parents Elbe and Jilin, who are described as excellent and attentive.
• Elbe and Jilin arrived in 2024 under a breeding recommendation from the Asian Small-Clawed Otter Species Survival Plan.
• Keepers report the family is healthy, using a hands-off approach after an initial veterinary exam during the crucial first month.
• The otter family remains indoors for the next few months with no public viewing date announced, and the species is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.