Baby boom at Twycross Zoo

Two Humboldt penguin chicks are currently thriving in their nest boxes.

There have been multiple births at Twycross Zoo recently.

The zoo first announced the arrival of a baby De Brazza's monkey.

The monkey's mother is a first-time mum and she is displaying exceptional maternal instincts and successfully rearing her newborn, which she's learnt by observing other females caring for young within her troop

(Image credit- Twycross Zoo)

Two Humboldt penguin chicks have also been born.

For now, they're currently thriving in their nest boxes, but over the next few weeks, visitors will be able to spot them exploring their habitat with their distinctive, fluffy grey feathers.

Humboldt penguins are part of an EEP (EAZA Ex-Situ Programme), which aims to create a genetically diverse population of the species across zoos in Europe, to support those in the wild.

(Image credit- Twycross Zoo)