Partners in Conservation
Learn about the Zoo’s financial commitment to holistic conservation efforts in Central Africa.
It's a Girl!
Asian elephant Sunny gave birth to a healthy calf in the early hours of July 23, 2025. Mother and baby are doing great.
An Expanded Habitat for a Growing Herd
With Sunny's baby here, and Phoebe's on the way this fall, This is exactly why we expanded the elephant habitat this past year—creating more space for multigenerational herds to thrive. These two calves will learn from each other, just like they would in their native range, gaining critical social skills from each other and the rest of the herd. And when you visit, you’ll get to witness these special bonds forming firsthand!
More than just a Zoo milestone, these births represent a significant step for Asian elephant conservation. With wild populations facing habitat loss and other challenges, every birth in an accredited conservation program, like ours, helps secure a future for this endangered species. In fact, the Columbus Zoo is proud to be a leader in the IUCN SSC: Asian Elephant Specialist Group, working alongside global experts to protect elephants in their native ranges.
Bring an Elephant Home with You (At Least a Toy-Size One)!
Want to support the elephants at the Columbus Zoo? Check out our ADOPT special, just in time for our two new arrivals! Each ADOPTion dollar raised goes directly towards enrichment and nutrition for that species.
Due This Fall: Phoebe's Baby!
Elephant Yoga!
NamastHEYYYYYYYYY…is that an elephant doing yoga?!
Yep! In fact, the entire Asian elephant herd at the Columbus Zoo takes part in this healthy practice.
Join Tea, one of our incredible elephant experts, as she walks us through the mindful moves that help keep Phoebe and the whole herd healthy - especially as we get closer to her very special birth this fall!
