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Linh Mai: National Zoo's First Elephant Calf in 25 Years

4/16/2026

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Linh Mai, a 2-month-old Asian elephant at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., will debut publicly on April 22.
She is the first elephant calf born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in nearly 25 years.
Linh Mai was born on February 2.
Linh Mai weighs 462 pounds.
Swarna, an older female elephant, has taken a maternal role to help Linh Mai learn social skills.

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Linh Mai, a 2-month-old Asian elephant at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., will debut publicly on April 22.
She is the first elephant calf born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in nearly 25 years.
Linh Mai was born on February 2.
Linh Mai weighs 462 pounds.
Swarna, an older female elephant, has taken a maternal role to help Linh Mai learn social skills.