The Dallas Zoo welcomed its newest addition, a Rüppell’s griffon vulture chick, on March 15. The baby bird hatched to vulture parents Jordan and Sassafras, who the zoo said are loving and devoted to keeping the chick warm and fed. According to the zoo, the bird’s birth is a win for co nservation, as there are only 50 known birds in U.S. zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Native to the Sahel region of Africa, the zoo said this species is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching. Families can see the new addition at the Wings of Wonder exhibit at 650 R.L. Thornton Freeway. The Dallas Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Fort Worth Zoo Mar 14 Iconic iguana Iggy again watches over Fort Worth Zoo Valentine's Day Feb 13 Why people are naming bugs, rats and cats after their exes this Valentine's Day Animals Dec 27, 2024 VIDEO: Pygmy hippo calf born in time for holidays ...read more read less