AN adorable new arrival has been welcomed to a Somerset zoo park.
Bonnie the Highland calf was born at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, in Wraxall, last Thursday (September 9) joins mum Agnes, three, and 12-year-old Dorothy at the attraction.
She is the first Highland calf born at the zoo in five years.
“Highland cow calves are the cutest thing, we were so happy to see Bonnie and she’s already very confident and inquisitive,” said keeper, Eleanor Steeds.
“This is the first birth for Agnes, so she needed a little help at first but is already proving to be a great mum.
"For now, she will continue to stay with her mum, Agnes and we’ll be keeping a close eye on how she gets on."
Bearing a distinctive black fluffy coat, she is already a favourite at the zoo.
Bonnie, a name of Scottish origin, meaning beautiful and she lives up to the name.
Highland calves are usually fully grown by the age of two, with their horns coming through within the first year.
They can have varying hair colours from white, red and yellow to black, brown and grey.
Highland cows originate from mountainous areas of Scotland and are one of the oldest cattle breeds.
They are known for their long, wavy coats that keep them warm in cold winters and prominent horns that Bonnie is yet to grow into.
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