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Columbus Zoo welcomes second Asian elephant calf this year
The Columbus Zoo's second Asian elephant calf this year enhances conservation efforts for the endangered species, supporting genetic diversity and population health, the zoo said.
- On Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed its second elephant birth in one calendar year, a first in its nearly 100-year history.
- The calf's parents were paired through a national zoo initiative to support healthy, genetically-diverse populations, while the zoo says Asian elephants have declined by at least 50% and occupy 15% of their historic range.
- The newborn male weighs 222 pounds and is not yet on public view as Phoebe, 38-year-old Asian elephant, welcomes the baby to her family, which includes Sunny, Phoebe's 16-year-old daughter, and Rita Jean, female calf born four months ago.
- The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium said it will share updates on public viewing, naming plans and baby milestones, calling two calves in one year a win for Asian elephant conservation.
- Thanks to years of planning with zoo partners, Phoebe and her baby are reported to be doing well as the animal care and conservation medicine team provides round-the-clock monitoring.
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