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Magic: A Dolphin's First Year

The Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, is celebrating two special birthdays. Merlin and Magic— dolphins born on October 16 and 28, respectively—are reaching an important milestone by turning one year old. These two dolphin care success stories are particularly interesting because of the different paths by which the calves reached their first birthdays. Merlin was raised by his mother, Tapeko, 33, while Magic was hand reared by the zoo’s professional animal care team. This is an incredible achievement only accomplished a few times within the marine mammal community and the first time at a zoo. Guests are now able to see Magic and Merlin and Tapeko in the zoo’s Seven Seas Underwater Viewing gallery, as well as during the Dolphins In Action program. When Magic was born on October 28, his inexperienced mother, Spree, did not provide adequate maternal care. Concerned about the wellbeing of the calf, animal care team members made the decision to provide Magic with the necessary neonatal care, which meant providing around the clock care to the baby for several months. Magic successfully reaching several important milestones—eating solid food on his own, turning one year old, and being introduced to other dolphins in the group—is due to the dedication, knowledge and extraordinary efforts of the Society’s animal care team. Read more at www.CZS.org/DolphinCalves.