Khao Kheow zoo welcomes white rhino calf on World Rhino Day
Khao Kheow Open Zoo has welcomed a new male white rhino calf, announcing the arrival on September 22 as the zoo marked World Rhino Day 2026. The calf was born to Grietjie and Sudi following a pregnancy of more than 16 months. Zoo staff said the newborn is healthy and has already been able to … The story Khao Kheow zoo welcomes white rhino calf on World Rhino Day as seen on Thaiger News .
Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri welcomed a male white rhino calf on September 22, 2026, to mark World Rhino Day. The newborn was born to mother Grietjie and father Sudi after a gestation period of over 16 months. Zoo staff confirmed the calf is healthy and has already begun standing and nursing from his mother. The young white rhino is also the younger brother of another Khao Kheow resident, a white rhino named Power, known locally as Rot Tang.
Zoo officials plan to involve the public in naming the calf by opening a voting process through the zoo's Facebook page. The announcement of the calf's birth coincided with World Rhino Day activities at the zoo, aiming to educate visitors about rhinos, wildlife conservation, and environmental protection. The program included special programs, exhibitions, and educational activities for families and children, encouraging public involvement in wildlife conservation efforts.
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