Thursday, May 21, 2026

Second bighorn born at Racine Zoo, follows first born last week

From The Journal Times.com:

Milana Doné


RACINE — Another bighorn sheep has joined the family at the Racine Zoo.

The zoo welcomed two female Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Helga and Mantis, earlier this year. Mantis delivered a boy May 12, and Helga delivered a girl Wednesday, according to a news release from the zoo.

Neither baby has been named. Patrons can vote on name options on the Racine Zoo Facebook page.

Options for Mantis’s boy are Sierra, Cosmo and Topaz. Voting is open until May 24 at noon, and the winning name will be announced May 25.

Options for Helga’s girl are Greta, Romayne and Ruby. Voting is open until May 31 at noon, and the winning name will be announced June 1.


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