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Philippine spotted deer

A young brown antelope stands closely beside an adult on grassy, muddy ground, with a wooden post partially visible in the foreground.

We have a family pair of Philippine spotted deer at Bristol Zoo Project; female Pandora and her son, Buwan.

Buwan means "moon" in Filipino. His birth represents a huge breeding success for this endangered species.

Fun Fact

These small deer are nocturnal and come out at dusk to feed. However, quiet and patient visitors are often lucky enough to see them during the day!

A small brown fawn stands on sandy ground with a blurred background of greenery. Another deer is partially visible beside it.

Conservation

Philippine spotted deer are thought to be the rarest deer species in the world, and are classed as endangered by the IUCN.

Their biggest threats in the wild are habitat loss and illegal poaching. At Bristol Zoo Project, we’re part of a breeding programme to secure a future for this species.

Read about our conservation work in the Philippines.

Habitat

Pandora and Buwan live in a habitat next to the Lemur Walkthrough. The deer enjoy eating the browse that keepers hang around their habitat, which provides natural enrichment.

Visit the spotted deer at Bristol Zoo Project

You can find their habitat next to the Lemur Walkthrough.