The Loro Parque dolphin family welcomes a brand new member

Loro Parque is celebrating a win in the conservation of wildlife as a healthy female bottlenose dolphin calf Joins the team. Luna, an adult female dolphin, was the mother of the cetacean. She has been a source of joy for many visitors to the team over the past few years. Loro Parque It is known as being one of best zoos around the world. But what many people overlook is how important it is to conserve the environment. And a healthy new baby is a testament to those efforts. The truth is, this baby’s arrival is cause for celebration. She’s not the only one. She is part of a larger story. Baby Boom In the last three-month period, this animal has welcomed five different newborns.

After a great deal of anticipation, Loro Parque Zoo The name of the calf has been revealed EstrellaThe name’star’ is perfect for her, as it means “star” (in Spanish) and she has been called that since the day she was born. July 7, 2025It’s not just that her mom is named Luna (Moon)! It’s even more special.

Estrella has a healthy body and is doing what a newborn dolphin would do. She is staying close to her mom, nursing and learning how swim in coordination with Luna. A dedicated team of caretakers and veterinarians are also keeping a close eye on both of them. This way, the park ensures that they have everything that is needed for a healthy growth. They’ve also given Luna and Estrella a private habitat in the large medical pool of the park, so they can bond without being surrounded by the rest of the group.

It’s a joy to welcome a baby anywhere, but you may be wondering “Why all the zoobabies are so important?” There’s more to it than that, because each birth is a celebration. Victory for conservation. Specially for species that are endangered or threatened, and although bottlenose dolphins are listed currently as “The least Concern“, they still face huge threats in the wilderness.

Loro Parque plays a vital role in this. Javier Almunia is the Scientific Advisor for the Loro Parque Foundation. He says that the knowledge gained through caring for the animals at Loro Parque is priceless. Scientists are learning about their Reproductive biology, health and social behavior. This information can be a game changer for other dolphin species on the brink extinction.

Loro Park is going through a period that can only be described as “Baby BoomJust in the past few months, there have been births all over the park. Baby slothPauline, the mother, gave birth to a son on June 16, Baby orca named Teno and golden lion tamarins As well as Lemurs.

It’s not luck. The result is the result of incredible attention, world-class environments, and successful participation to international breeding programs. These programs are run by organizations like the European Association of Zoos and Aquarias (EAZA) to ensure that animal populations under human care are genetically diverse and healthy.

Since over 50 years Loro Parque is not just a place where you can see animals, it has been a pillar for protection. Wolfgang Kiessling sees the birth of each animal as a direct result of Loro Parque Group’s commitment to conservation.

The arrival of Estrella represents both joy and success in conservation. She represents both the amazing cycle that is present at Loro Parc and the dedicated human team who work tirelessly in the background. She is a beautiful reminder of how important it is to protect the natural world for future generations.