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Meru Has Entered the Pool
Post-swim, she and her sisters added a fresh layer of dust to coat their skin which acts like sunscreen.
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Elephant Calf Named “Meru” in Community Poll
The African elephant calf born at Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo on March 8 has been named “Meru,” after Tanzania’s “Mount Meru.” “Our team really fell in love with the name Meru for the calf. She’s the fifth member of our…
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Elephant Calf Born at Reid Park Zoo
Semba and the calf are both doing well, and will spend some time behind-the-scenes in the coming days to bond.
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A Baby Elephant is Due at Reid Park Zoo in Spring 2024
Reid Park Zoo is expecting one big baby: Semba, the matriarch of Reid Park Zoo’s African elephant herd, is pregnant. Semba came from the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park in 2012 for the opening of Expedition Tanzania, Reid Park Zoo’s…
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Celebrate Penzi’s First Birthday!
Happy 1st Birthday to Tucson’s Big Baby, Penzi the African Elephant Calf Penzi was born on April 6, 2020. Her birth inspired hope and joy for many during a difficult time, and people across the world have been following her…
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Penzi & Nandi Playing in the Mud
Throwback to Nandi and Penzi playing in the mud on this hot day in August! Now at 6 months old, Penzi is a little more coordinated than she used to be, but sometimes her elephant feet go a little faster…
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Elephant Calf Penzi is Six Months Old!
Penzi is six months old today! Over the last month, she’s been spending more time foraging, playing more with the herd (instead of on her own), and has been more vocal. We hope you enjoy this video of Penzi exploring…
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Penzi Learns Another Elephant Skill!
Elephant calf Penzi just learned another important skill! She has figured out how to use her trunk to throw dirt on her back in a behavior called “dusting”. This natural skill helps keep her cool and protects her skin from…
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Penzi Takes on a Large Branch
Looks like Penzi bit off a little more than she can chew! While adult elephants can easily consume twigs and branches, little Penzi still has lots of growing to do before she could successfully eat a branch of this size.…
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Penzi Plays with a Clump of Grass
Penzi found another fun thing to play with! Turns out that a clump of grass makes an excellent elephant toy, and Penzi spent lots of time tossing it around and trying to chew on it.
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