Expansion of the Zubr family at the Kyiv Zoo: The birth of the female calf Yuka

[90365] Expansion of the Zubr family at the Kyiv Zoo: The birth of the female calf Yuka

A female Zubr named Yuka was born at the Kyiv Zoo, joining an international program to conserve a species that went extinct in the wild during the 20th century.

Joy at the Kyiv Zoo: The birth of Yuka

The Kyiv Zoo announced today, June 19, 2026, the birth of a young female Zubr named Yuka. According to reports from КМДА – офіційний канал, Yuka is an important part of the "International European Zubr Conservation Project," a species that went completely extinct in the wild at the beginning of the 20th century and was saved thanks to the efforts of zoos and conservation institutions.

Acclimatization in captivity

The channels Реальний Київ | Украина and Труха⚡️Київ report that the youngster is in the advanced stages of acclimatization: "The little one is already adapting to the herd, exploring the enclosure, and gradually switching to an adult diet, but is still nursing from her mother."

Contribution to species conservation

Київ | Times noted that Yuka is expected to assist in the continued rehabilitation process of the Zubr population in the future. This is a professional success for the zoo, as the species underwent complex restoration processes after its disappearance from the wild in the previous century.

The general public is informed that Yuka can be seen in the ungulate area at the zoo. The zoo is open to visitors until 17:00, and the staff reminds visitors to follow safety instructions and enter protected areas in case of air raid sirens.