WASHINGTON (AP) — The spotlight in Washington, D.C. is now on Linh Mai, an Asian elephant calf who captured the public's affection with her debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo on Wednesday. This young calf marks a historic moment as she is the first elephant born at the zoo in 25 years.
Brought into the world by her mother, Nhi Linh, on February 2 after nearly two years gestation, Linh Mai has quickly become a fan-favorite. Robbie Clark, the zoo’s elephant manager, shared with excitement, “Linh Mai is a hoot; she’s a fantastic little elephant to get to know.”
Clark further describes Linh Mai's personality, highlighting her curiosity and confidence. “She’s learning how to be quite playful with the enrichment and the environment that she’s living in,” he explained, revealing the lively character of the young calf.
Visitors to the National Zoo can find Linh Mai in her spacious habitat known as Elephant Trails, which boasts outdoor walkways and pools where she can roam and play. For those unable to visit in person, the zoo conveniently offers an elephant cam, allowing everyone to enjoy Linh Mai’s charming antics from anywhere.
Brought into the world by her mother, Nhi Linh, on February 2 after nearly two years gestation, Linh Mai has quickly become a fan-favorite. Robbie Clark, the zoo’s elephant manager, shared with excitement, “Linh Mai is a hoot; she’s a fantastic little elephant to get to know.”
Clark further describes Linh Mai's personality, highlighting her curiosity and confidence. “She’s learning how to be quite playful with the enrichment and the environment that she’s living in,” he explained, revealing the lively character of the young calf.
Visitors to the National Zoo can find Linh Mai in her spacious habitat known as Elephant Trails, which boasts outdoor walkways and pools where she can roam and play. For those unable to visit in person, the zoo conveniently offers an elephant cam, allowing everyone to enjoy Linh Mai’s charming antics from anywhere.
