Asian Elephant Zoo

Asian elephants are herbivores that eat a variety of plant material, including grass, leaves, branches, bark, roots, fruits, flowers, and seeds of over 100 different species of plants. Their agile trunk plays a major role in the diverse plant options because it allows them to grasp many types of food. At the Zoo, elephants receive hay, grain, produce, and assorted browse items.

Hanging hay. POWELL - It's a big summer for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - and even bigger for first-time elephant mom Sundara ("Sunny")! The 16-year-old Asian elephant has given birth to a 215-pound healthy calf, marking the first of two highly anticipated elephant births at the zoo in 2025. Phoebe, a 38-year-old experienced mother and long-time member of the herd, is also expecting a calf this.

A baby Asian elephant in Ohio is a beautiful reminder of what's possible when we all work together for wildlife. And with another elephant calf on the way this fall, the adventure is just beginning. Stay tuned for more baby updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and ways to get involved.

The Columbus Zoo is a long. Meet the adorable Columbus Zoo baby elephant! Discover her public debut and learn about the Zoo Baby Elephant's journey at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The Columbus Zoo has not one, but TWO baby Asian elephants on the way.

Learn about actions YOU can take to protect endangered species like the manatees. Learn about day camps for Zoo enthusiasts ages 3 all the way to 7th grade! Explore our curriculum-aligned programs, resources, and exclusive opportunities for educators. Always free of charge, the Smithsonian's National Zoo is one of Washington D.C.'s, and the Smithsonian's, most popular tourist destinations, with more than 2 million visitors from all over the world each year.

The Zoo instills a lifelong commitment to conservation through engaging experiences with animals and the people working to save them. The 16-year-old Asian elephant Sundara gave birth to a 215-pound healthy calf, the first of two anticipated births at the Columbus Zoo in 2025. Phoebe, a 38-year-old experienced mother, is also expecting a calf this fall.

Buttonwood Park Zoo supports numerous Asian elephant field conservation projects, donating over $25,000 in the past several years to assist rehabilitated wild elephants, provide funding for advanced education for field veterinarians in Vietnam, and to protect habitat and reconnect the forest homes for endangered Asian elephants. Today, the Little Rock Zoo is home to two Asian elephants: Zina and Babe. Born in 1960, Zina is the elder of the pair, while Babe was born in 1975.

The Zoo is dedicated to the highest standards of elephant care and conservation, with a particular focus on the needs of geriatric female elephants. Our experienced elephant care team provides round.