There’s a new cute and cuddly baby zoo animal around. Following in the footsteps of Moo Deng and Pesto, Jasper, a rare baby mandrill born at the Fort Worth Zoo, is ready to capture the hearts of many.

The Fort Worth Zoo announced Thursday the birth of its first mandrill in three decades, a milestone the institution considers a "conservation advancement." The female mandrill, Ruby, was born Jan. 11 ...

Before Ruby, there have only been two mandrill births in the zoo's history, with a female born in 1992 and a male born in 1995. "Given that it has been nearly three decades, and this is only the third ...

JACKSONVILLE -- After more than six months of waiting, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced the birth of a female baby mandrill born Sunday evening. The dam, Deanna, and sire, Gunnite, are both ...