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Posted: 2020-07-02T03:47:23Z | Updated: 2020-07-02T03:47:23Z

Theres been a baby boom at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

While its been closed to visitors, the Ohio zoo welcomed five baby animals in a month: a sea lion pup, giraffe calf, two red panda cubs and a baby siamang gibbon.

We are extremely proud to welcome these babies as they all represent hope for the future of species that are increasingly facing challenges in their native ranges, said Columbus Zoo and Aquarium President and CEO Tom Stalf in a press release. Additionally, these arrivals are extra special as our Animal Care staff has worked around the clock to ensure the animals continued to receive top quality care during our three-month-long closure to help reduce the spread of coronavirus within the community.

First, on May 29, came a siamang gibbon, a win for the endangered species. The babys sex and name are yet to be determined. Mom, Olga, has been very attentive to her little one, zoo staff said. Its the third time the 31-year-old mom one of the oldest known siamang mothers and dad Rashid have welcomed a baby.