Henry Doorly Zoo welcomes new elephant calf

A male elephant calf was born to proud parents Omma and Callee. He is the newest member of the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska! The zoo's diversified elephant population has been further enhanced with the arrival of this adorable baby, who is the sixth elephant calf to be born there.

The calf, who was born on a Sunday shortly before 9:00 in the morning, joins his half-siblings Eugenia and Sonny, who are two years old; Mopani, who is one year old; and Amandra, who is six months old. With this growing family of elephants, the zoo's herd has grown to an astounding 10 elephants.

According to Ryan Sears, the Zoo's curator of big animals, the birth of this new baby marks the beginning of a new chapter for the elephant herd. Sears highlighted the accomplishment of growing the herd by five in just two years while expressing the significance of this occasion. Not only does this expansion help the Henry Doorly Zoo, but it also helps keep African Elephant populations in zoos throughout the world healthy and diverse for future generations.

Callee, the calf's father, was sent to the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, last year as a calculated move to help the African Elephant Species Survival Plan. This ruling highlights the cooperative efforts made by zoos within the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to support genetic variety and the conservation of species in captive elephant populations.

The Henry Doorly Zoo has temporarily closed the Elephant Family Quarters to allow Omma, the calf and the rest of the herd to continue their important bonding process. This action gives the elephants the space and seclusion they need to form solid family ties, which is crucial for the calf's development and acceptance into the herd.

The zoo will reveal more information on the elephant calf's birth at a press conference planned for Tuesday morning, February 27. Zoo authorities will have the chance to provide information on the calf's growth, health and the ongoing care practices carried out by the devoted employees of the zoo.

Visitors are looking forward to seeing this adorable new addition. The Henry Doorly Zoo is still dedicated to its original goals of conservation, education and giving all of its animal residents the best care possible. This elephant calf's birth serves as a reminder of the value zoos play in protecting threatened species and encouraging tourists of all ages to appreciate the beauties of wildlife.

Going to the Henry Doorly Zoo will be a lovely treat. It's a well-kept zoo, and seeing the elephants and their new calf will be spectacular.

By Breanna Hawk