Zoo Knoxville announces the birth of six bat-eared fox kits on April 30, 2025, the largest litter born in human care in the country. The litter includes two males and four females. All have now begun eating solid food. This is the second litter for parents Fern and Motsumi.
Bat-eared foxes are native to more than 10 African countries. One fox can consume over a million termites annually.
Guests may begin to spot the kits during early morning and late afternoons as they venture out of the den.
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Located at 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr.,37914, Zoo Knoxville is open every day 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
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