Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm welcomes new additions: Baby Chocolate Skunk Brothers Drax and Quill

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is excited to announce the arrival of two baby chocolate skunk brothers! These adorable newcomers are already charming staff and visitors alike with their playful antics and unique names. Drax and Quill have joined their cousins Rocket and Groot and the keepers at the zoo best keep a close eye on them to be sure they don’t escape to space!

Hannah, a Primate and Small Mammal Keeper at the zoo commented, "The newest members of our skunk group are brothers, Drax and Quill. They are the cousins of Rocket and Groot (our existing skunks). Drax and Quill are 10 weeks old and weigh just under a kilo. Quill is a bit bigger and lighter in colour than Drax but they have very similar markings. Drax and Quill are chocolate skunks, this means they are more brown in colour comparatively to Rocket and Groot who are your typical black and white striped skunks.”

Hannah continued, “They are both very inquisitive so we’re excited to move them into their new home. We will introduce the 4 of them gradually and have every hope they will get on well.”

If anyone has a skunk called Gamora, the team at Noah’s Ark would love to hear from you!

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is currently celebrating its quarter-century milestone, the new addition of Farmula 1 pedal kart attraction underscores the zoo’s commitment to visitor satisfaction and continuous improvement. The site enhancements not only provide a more varied and enjoyable experience for guests but also benefit the zoo’s much-loved animals. 

As part of a special summer for the zoo as it celebrates its quarter century, Noah’s Ark is also hosting the Scarlett Oak Theatre Company, for a series of captivating performances, making it the perfect time for a visit.

Charming yet cheeky animal puppets will discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face through immersive tales of conservation and education for families. With four performances daily, each lasting around 15 minutes, visitors can be swept away by the wonder of nature and the power of storytelling.