RACINE, Wis. — What is black and white and adorable all over?

The Racine Zoo’s newest resident: A baby boy zerba. 

The Hartmann’s Mountain zebra was born on April 25 at 8:38 p.m. He’s the second Hartmann’s Mountain zebra born at Racine Zoo.

The zoo said Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Species Survival Plan recommended the breeding, explaining that the species is “vulnerable” in its native southern Africa. Foals contribute to global conservation efforts of the Hartmann’s Mountain zebra.

The newborn’s mother, Promise, and father, Obi, were both born in 2015 and reside at Racine Zoo.

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Hartmann’s Mountain zebra pregnancies span a full year. Promise was confirmed to be pregnant in the fall, after staff thought she could be pregnant that summer.

The zoo said Promise was monitored via night-vision camera; her behaviors were also tracked to help them keep her safe and healthy. The staff said her pregnancy was “largely uneventful.”

The newborn zebra was already nursing and walking within its first few hours of life.

“We are all very happy for Promise, Obi and the new foal and cannot wait to introduce him to the public,” Dan Powell, curator of animal care and conservation at the Racine Zoo, saod. “This successful birth is a testament to the hard work of the Animal Care Specialists and medical team monitoring Promise’s pregnancy and daily care.”

Promise and her baby boy will be off exhibit for a while, allowing them time to bond. When the weather is warmer, they will be ready to meet the public.

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The foal has yet to be named, though. Racine Zoo said it will hold a contest to determine his name.

The zoo also said zebra apparel will be available for kids and adults soon. Funds from apparel sales and the contest will support the care of the newborn zebra.