Colchester Zoo has welcomed a new baby chimpanzee, the first born at the zoo in almost 17 years. The healthy baby was born in the early hours of Saturday, January 17, 2026, to first-time mum Kora and dad Napoleon. The animal care team reports that both the mum and baby are doing well. Key Details Parents: The mother, Kora, was born at Colchester Zoo in 1999, and the father, Napoleon, joined from Spain in April 2025 as part of a European breeding program. Conservation: This birth is significant f
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Colchester Zoo has welcomed a new baby chimpanzee, the first born at the zoo in almost 17 years. The healthy baby was born in the early hours of Saturday, January 17, 2026, to first-time mum Kora and dad Napoleon. The animal care team reports that both the mum and baby are doing well. Key Details Parents: The mother, Kora, was born at Colchester Zoo in 1999, and the father, Napoleon, joined from Spain in April 2025 as part of a European breeding program. Conservation: This birth is significant f
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