Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
The Houston Zoo has a BIG reason to give thanks this season. On Friday, Nov. 15, at 3 p.m., 34-year-old Asian elephant Shanti gave birth to a healthy and strong 314-pound female elephant, named Kirby, after a 19-hour labor. Shanti and Kirby underwent post-natal exams and will spend time bonding behind the scenes and will make her public debut soon. Read more about our newest addition: bit.ly/3Z1C1Em
The Houston Zoo has a BIG reason to give thanks this season. On Friday, Nov. 15, at 3 p.m., 34-year-old Asian elephant Shanti gave birth to a healthy and strong 314-pound female elephant, named Kirby, after a 19-hour labor. Shanti and Kirby underwent post-natal exams and will spend time bonding behind the scenes and will make her public debut soon. Read more about our newest addition: bit.ly/3Z1C1Em
