Once declared Extinct in the Wild, the Przewalski's horse was saved from extinction through cooperative breeding programs like those at the Bronx Zoo.
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BRONX, N.Y. — May 26, 2026 — The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo welcomed an Endangered Przewalski's foal on April 21. The foal can now be seen among its herd at the zoo’s Wild Asia Monorail exhibit.
The Bronx Zoo has played a pivotal role in the conservation of the Przewalski's horse, also known as the Mongolian wild horse — a species that was once considered Extinct in the Wild. Through breeding programs aimed at maintaining a genetically diverse population of the species and through reintroduction efforts, zoo-bred Przewalski’s horses were successfully returned to their native grasslands in China in 1989 and in Mongolia beginning in 1992. The Wildlife Conservation Society provides support to Protected Areas that are home to wild horses in Mongolia.
The Przewalski's horse is considered Endangered by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is estimated that fewer than 2,000 exist on Earth today.
Przewalski's horses are stockier than domestic horses, with shorter legs, characteristic dun coats, and dark, upright manes.
Guests can catch a glimpse of the foal from the Bronx Zoo’s Wild Asia Monorail, which winds through the heart of the Asian wilderness. Along the way, seasoned tour guides point out iconic species like red panda, tiger, and greater one-horned rhino, as well as many species rarely seen in zoos, such as markhor and gaur.
Plan your visit and purchase tickets at BronxZoo.com/plan-your-visit. Follow the Bronx Zoo on social media channels for updates and more: Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube.
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