2.8K views · 143 reactions | Petting zoo yak | At Ark Encounter, our petting zoo will be full of interesting modern-day animals like the yak. | By Ark Encounter | Alright, this is the Tibetan yak also known as Boss Grunians and that we're looking to get out of the Ark Zoo. These guys have an average lifespan of about 15 to 25 years and they give birth to one calf but it's going to be a really cool feature out of the Ark Zoo when we open.

Bramble Park Zoo in Watertown South Dakota received an early Christmas gift. A baby yak was born! This is the first for the 108-year-old AZA accredited zoo. In the early morning hours of December 15, zookeepers spotted something on the ground in the domestic yak exhibit. Staff acted quickly and discovered a baby yak had recently been born. The newborn yak needed immediate attention because the mother (3-year-old Nika) was not caring for her new offspring. Zookeepers rounded up towels and blanket

Say hello to one of the latest arrivals at the Zoo! Born last month, our yak calf is coming on leaps and bounds. | Whipsnade Zoo