Baby Lambs Make Central Park Zoo Debut

To counteract the dreariness of the weather, we bring you exciting news about some of the Central Park Zoo's newest residents: Three baby lambs!

The Wildlife Conservation Society says, "Espresso [pictured], a female, was the first lamb born about two weeks ago. Her tiny stature, fluffy coat and diminutive facial features make her a site to see! As her name implies, Espresso’s fleece is a rich, dark coffee color, making her another one of a few black sheep that live amongst her herd. Because she’s still very young, the little ewe spends much of her time alongside mom Mole and exploring the surroundings of her new home." Aw! The two other lambs are boys and "just as adorable as Espresso!" But since they are even younger than Espresso, the WCS hasn't named them the pair, who spend most time snuggling with their moms, Cocoa and Latte. There's a bigger photos of Espresso after the jump.

Now the Central Park Zoo has 12 sheep—you can visit them and other animals year-round. And in other good news, the State Legislature had ensured $9 million in funding for the WCS (but the WCS is still working on a restructuring plan, so consider donating).