Nuri the Kid Joins Tbilisi Zoo’s Barbary Sheep Family

Nuri the kid is the newest member of the Barbary sheep family at Tbilisi Zoo. Barbary sheep are native to North Africa, and the name Nuri means “light” in several African languages. Nuri is doing well but is still cautious and rarely strays far from his mother.

The Barbary sheep arrived in Georgia after the devastating floods of June 13, 2015, which almost destroyed Tbilisi Zoo. The zoo received the animals from colleagues in the UK. Barbary sheep are relatively rare in the wild, making every successful birth at the zoo a particularly significant event.

The species is known for its hardiness and remarkable ability to adapt. Its thick, shaggy coat protects it from harsh weather, making it a fascinating addition to the Tbilisi Zoo’s diverse animal family.