Asian elephant calf born at National Zoo for first time in nearly 25 years

Name: Asian elephant calf born at National Zoo for first time in nearly 25 years
Uploaded: 2026-02-04T00:27:35Z
Description: The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month! A female Asian elephant, which is an endangered species, was welcomed into the world at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute at 1:15 a.m. Monday.

The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month! A female Asian elephant, which is an endangered species, was welcomed into the world at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute at 1:15 a.m. Monday.

Posted February 3, 2026 7:27pm EST