ORLANDO, Fla. – Discovery Cove has welcomed the arrival of four spotted eagle ray pups, SeaWorld announced Thursday.

What You Need To Know

  • Four eagle ray pups born at Discovery Cove

  • Eagle rays are a near-threatened species

  • SeaWorld's parks remain closed to the public

The eagle ray pups were recently born at the park, which is currently closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The birth of the eagle rays is significant, according to SeaWorld, because they are a near-threatened species.

When Discovery Cove reopens, visitors will be able to see the eagle rays in the park’s Grand Reef.

SeaWorld’s parks, which also include SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, have been closed since mid-March.