The tiniest predator with the biggest personality just hatched at San Antonio Zoo! We are thrilled to announce the arrival of a pint-sized powerhouse, a pygmy falcon chick, who made its grand debut on March 18, 2025. Weighing in at just 6.5 grams (a little more than a quarter) and hatched fully feathered, this bundle of joy has already stolen hearts and turned heads.

Not only is this chick a symbol of hope for its species, but it's also a record-breaker. According to the zoo database Species360 Zoological Information Management System, this is the only pygmy falcon chick to hatch in any U.S. zoo in the last year! And what's even more exciting? This chick is the 12th pygmy falcon chick hatched at San Antonio Zoo, but the first one since 2004, making it a truly special event for our team.