Busch Gardens welcomed a baby bongo to the park Sept. 13. Bongo are native to the rain forests of Africa. Busch Gardens cares for the endangered Eastern Mountain subspecies of bongo. Their bright chestnut color becomes darker with age, and their body is highlighted with white stripes. The gestation period for this species is 9 to 9 ½ months. Amber and her calf will join the Serengeti Plain in a few months after having some time to bond. They can be viewed on a Serengeti Safari, from the Serengeti Express or from the Skyride. PHOTO: Matt Marriott/Busch Gardens
