Belfast Zoo Welcomes Baby Vicuña
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Welcome Arrival
Belfast Zoo is celebrating the first birth of 2012, with the arrival of Georgie, the vicuña.
Great View
Belfast Zoo's vicuña family can be found at the very top of the Cave Hill site.
Georgie and Colonia
Georgie and Colonia have one of the best views in Belfast, in their hilltop enclosure!
Valuable Coats
Vicuña were once at risk of extinction due to hunting for their wool and meat.
Douglas and Colonia
Douglas and Colonia, welcomed their new arrival on 6 February 2012.
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