Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
🐘🌎 This earth day, we invite you to fall in love with our 500 lb. bundle of joy!
Today, Asian elephant calf, Linh Mai, made her public debut to thousands of fans, both at the Zoo and online via the Elephant Cam. Born in February 2026 to parents Nhi Linh and Spike, this curious, sassy calf easily won the hearts of staff, volunteers and Zoo members with her playful bubble baths and excited trumpeting. Now, alongside her doting "auntie" Swarna, Linh Mai is ready to meet you, too!
Tune in to the Elephant Cam to watch her any time or reserve your free entry passes to see D.C.'s newest celebrity in person. Visit nationalzoo.si.edu to do so.
🐘🌎 This earth day, we invite you to fall in love with our 500 lb. bundle of joy!
Today, Asian elephant calf, Linh Mai, made her public debut to thousands of fans, both at the Zoo and online via the Elephant Cam. Born in February 2026 to parents Nhi Linh and Spike, this curious, sassy calf easily won the hearts of staff, volunteers and Zoo members with her playful bubble baths and excited trumpeting. Now, alongside her doting "auntie" Swarna, Linh Mai is ready to meet you, too!
Tune in to the Elephant Cam to watch her any time or reserve your free entry passes to see D.C.'s newest celebrity in person. Visit nationalzoo.si.edu to do so.
