MELBOURNE, Fla. – Brevard Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its newest additions—three Chilean flamingo chicks.

  • Brevard Zoo debuts three Chilean flamingo chicks
  • The chicks hatched back in September
  • Eventually, the chicks' feathers will get their pink-ish color

The female chicks hatched on September 26, 27 and 28 from eggs the zoo received from Zoo Atlanta.

The trio is being hand-fed a special formula made of eggs, liquefied fish and vitamins until they can be put on an adult diet.

Eventually, the chicks' feathers will get their pink-ish color.

Visitors could soon see the chicks accompanying keepers on walks through the zoo.

Chilean flamingoes hail from South America. They are considered near-threatened due to human hunting and habitat loss, according to zoo officials.