Have you "herd"?

Our African elephant herd has been spending more and more time in the elephant yard together – without any barriers to separate them. While tentative at first, all three are now becoming more and more comfortable with one another.



Showing her increased confidence, Maliaka entered the elephant pool for the first time yesterday! According to Jason Bredhl, Elephant Care Manger, she walked down to the water’s edge and splashed some water on herself to cool off.



Then Kimba waded into the pool up to her belly. Malaika followed Kimba and started splashing. Kimba stepped out only to be followed by Maliaka. Kimba stopped ,rumbled loudly and let Malaika greet her. Then Malaika went back to the pool for more splashing.


Kimba and Lucky watched from a distance, taking it all in. Malaika trumpeted and played in the water for about half an hour, checking on Kimba and Lucky periodically. She ended her water play session by submerging her entire body in the pool!

Visit Kimba, Lucky and Maliaka during regular Zoo hours, weather permitting.