Zoo Miami Welcomes Newborn Meerkats

This a historic moment for Zoo Miami, it's the very first time meerkats have been born at their zoo -- and being raised successfully! 

Mama meerkat, "Yam Yam," is an 8-year-old meerkat who can to Zoo Miami in February 2012. On January 18th, Yam Yam gave birth to two pups and just last week, the pups opened their eyes, for the first time!

Congratulations Yam Yam and to Zoo Miami! 

Check out the adorable pictures: 

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