Zoo Buddy: Baby Nilgai!

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Meet the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo’s newest babies! When we met the nilgai, they were just a few days old.

These four came from the herd of adult nilgai that you can see on the boat ride.

They’re one of the largest antelope species.

Rami Petterson says they’re originally from India, but were brought over to the United States. Now, she says there’s a wild population of them.

The zoo is open every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can get tickets to feed the budgies, feed the tortoises, ride the boat, or ride the train at the front office. You can reach them at (318) 329-2400

You can also volunteer with the zoo. Contact the Louisiana Purchase Zoological Society through their Facebook page.

Click here for a breakdown of their prices.