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Cincinnati Zoo will livestream animal birth for the first time ever

The zoo in Ohio plans to stream an animal birth live for the first time in its history; the mother has not confirmed a start time.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on The Midday Show
Published 12:17 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Yahoo: “Cincinnati Zoo will livestream animal birth for the first time ever”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 12:17 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLet's turn to something sweeter.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorYahoo reports the Cincinnati Zoo will livestream an animal birth for the first time ever, and I would drive there tonight if I could.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA live birth with a chat box. The mother has zero say in the start time and a thousand strangers typing hurry up.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI say we crown her Pet of the Day, Mother of the Hour, and Most Patient Professional in the state of Ohio.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentStat line: zero rehearsals, one take, and she's been trending since before she knew.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'm getting emotional. A whole community waiting together, like a parade with no floats.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentShe goes live when she wants, which is the most streamer thing I've ever heard.