The Cincinnati Zoo’s Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife has been able to perform regular ultrasounds to check for growth while Lightning enjoys banana treats. Once the baby is born it will stay attached to Lightning for 10 – 12 months in the Discovery Forest.

Head to cincinnatizoo.org for updates or call 513-281-4700 for more information about the zoo. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is located at 3400 Vine St. in Cincinnati, Ohio.