74K views · 2.8K reactions | The moment of birth. The Zoo's first trumpeter swan chicks (called cygnets) hatched on exhibit yesterday. This video shows the fourth cygnet breaking free of its shell. At the time several more had yet to hatch. Today you can see all the newborn swans with first time parents Scuttle & Buttercup in the Zoo's Farmyard. | The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore | Facebook

Now open! This summer guests to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo can explore Waterfowl Lake like never before aboard Swan Voyage presented by Primrose schools. The Trumpeter Swan paddleboats seat up to five passengers and are available daily from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. https://buff.ly/4dEKHqB | Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

53K views · 2.3K reactions | The UK’s @WWT Washington Wetland Centre boasts “Flamboyant flamingos, cheeky otters, an array of ducks, geese & swans, plus 103 acres of wild reserve, wetlands & woodlands for you to explore!” A few days ago the center snapped this video and some wonderful photos of a wild mute swan cygnet riding atop its mom’s back!  Ian Henderson | ZooBorns | Facebook

343K views · 13K reactions | Ballet’s most spellbinding deception  The Black Swan pas de deux draws the Swan Lake story into its most intoxicating turn, as Odile’s brilliance masks her intent and Siegfried is pulled ever deeper into her illusion. A moment of pure theatrical electricity, this duet stands as one of ballet’s most breathtaking confrontations - dazzling and impossible to resist.  Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov | Royal Ballet And Opera | Facebook