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Columbus Zoo Celebrates Birth of Adorable Baby Elephant

7/25/2025

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In a heartwarming moment for the Columbus Zoo, Sunny, a 16-year-old Asian elephant, welcomed a beautiful 215-pound female calf on July 23. This joyful event is the first of two anticipated births this year, with both mother and calf thriving and bonding in their private space. The proud father, Sabu, resides at the Cincinnati Zoo.

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In a heartwarming moment for the Columbus Zoo, Sunny, a 16-year-old Asian elephant, welcomed a beautiful 215-pound female calf on July 23. This joyful event is the first of two anticipated births this year, with both mother and calf thriving and bonding in their private space. The proud father, Sabu, resides at the Cincinnati Zoo.