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Meet Linh Mai: Smithsonian Zoo's First Elephant Calf in 25 Years!

3/15/2026

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Linh Mai, an Asian elephant calf at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., will debut on April 22.
Linh Mai was born on February 2.
She is the first elephant born at the zoo in 25 years.
The Elephant Community Center has closed to allow her to bond with her herd and caregivers.
Visitors can reserve free entry passes, with an Elephant Cam available for those unable to visit.

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Linh Mai, an Asian elephant calf at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., will debut on April 22.
Linh Mai was born on February 2.
She is the first elephant born at the zoo in 25 years.
The Elephant Community Center has closed to allow her to bond with her herd and caregivers.
Visitors can reserve free entry passes, with an Elephant Cam available for those unable to visit.