Safari West in Santa Rosa Welcomes Rare Baby Rhino

Safari West in Santa Rosa welcomed a new baby southern white rhino on Sunday.

The calf was born to mother Eesha and father, Ongava (he was the one handing out cigars to the other animals).

The baby rhino was born at 5:30 p.m. Sunday and is the first of its species born at the Santa Rosa animal park.

“We feel fortunate and honored to contribute to the growth of global rhino populations and aid in the conservation of this magnificent protected species,”  Safari West said in a statement on Monday.

Park officials say bouncing baby rhino calf is strong, nursing, and is bonding well with its mom. Safari West

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