Baby Elephant Makes Historic Arrival at Smithsonian's National Zoo After 25-Year Drought
The Smithsonian's National Zoo welcomed its first baby elephant in nearly 25 years, a female Asian elephant born to mother Sakwi and father Jumpon at the zoo early on Monday morning.
The Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., has welcomed a historic arrival - a baby Asian elephant born on Monday in what is only the zoo's sixth elephant birth since 1998 and its first in nearly 25 years. The newborn calf weighed around 90 pounds at birth, marking an exciting milestone for the zoo's elephant breeding program. As the little one grows, it will be cared for by a team of expert zookeepers who are eager to share updates on this special arrival with visitors. This baby elephant is already making headlines and captivating hearts across the nation.
