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Columbus Zoo Welcomes Rare Asian Elephant Twin Calves!

10/24/2025

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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio, announced the birth of a male Asian elephant calf on October 21, 2025.
This event marks the first instance of two elephant calves being born in the same year at the zoo's nearly 100-year history.
The calf, weighing 222 pounds, was born to 38-year-old Phoebe, who previously gave birth to another calf named Frankie.
The zoo will keep the newborn off public view initially for bonding with his mother, highlighting the importance of this achievement for Asian elephant conservation.

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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio, announced the birth of a male Asian elephant calf on October 21, 2025.
This event marks the first instance of two elephant calves being born in the same year at the zoo's nearly 100-year history.
The calf, weighing 222 pounds, was born to 38-year-old Phoebe, who previously gave birth to another calf named Frankie.
The zoo will keep the newborn off public view initially for bonding with his mother, highlighting the importance of this achievement for Asian elephant conservation.