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Circle of life: More than 300 animals born at Walt Disney World so far this year

Pixie A pony named Pixie will someday pull the reins of Cinderella’s pumpkin coach through Walt Disney World. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The circle of life is alive and well at Walt Disney World.

Theme park officials said as of Wednesday, more than 300 animals have been born at Walt Disney World so far this year.

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The babies range from cuttlefish and an eagle ray pup at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT, to an aardvark and red river hog piglet, to more than 150 birds.

Officials said each new addition is important because it helps keep animal populations healthy and ensure their survival.

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You can see photos of some of the new additions, including a zebra foal, cotton-top tamarin twins, a yellow-backed duiker calf and a Cinderella pony, here.

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Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson, WFTV.com

Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.

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