Baby Pygmy Goats Born At The Maryland Zoo

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The Maryland Zoo introduced two newborn baby goats.

Twins named Clark and Chloe were born Tuesday to the zoo's African pygmy goat pair.

"We are so excited to have kids in the Farmyard again," stated Carey Ricciardone, mammal collection and conservation manager at The Maryland Zoo.  "The two new babies have been behind the scenes with Lois since their birth, giving them time to bond. Luckily she's an experienced mother and is taking very good care of her kids."

The kids weigh 9 and 10 pounds and zookeepers say they're exploring their new environment.

"Because they are pygmy goats, they are quite small and they do seek shady cool places to hang out sometimes," concluded Ricciardone.  "They are becoming very active and will be jumping all over the place. I think everyone will really enjoy watching them grow!"

Zoo visitors can see the twins in the zoo's farmyard area starting Thursday.