Rare Footage: Dolphin Birth Captured at Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo Welcomes New Dolphin Calf Chicago, IL – June 10, 2025 – Brookfield Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a new bottlenose dolphin calf. The calf, born to 38-year-old Allie in the early hours of June 7th, is estimated to be 33-37 pounds and 115-120 centimeters long. A zoo spokesperson stated, “While these are very early days, our expert animal care and veterinary teams are monitoring Allie and her calf around the clock for developmental milestones and both appear healthy based on early observations.” The birth was captured on video, offering a rare glimpse into this significant event. The zoo is closely monitoring the pair and expects to release more information as the calf develops. This heartwarming event highlights the success of Brookfield Zoo's conservation and animal care programs.