This Mother’s Day, our pachyderm mamas (and calves) were greeted with a bouquet of flowers! This enrichment treat was made up of paper flowers with oranges, watermelon and hay spread around the habitat. Enrichment activities like this one allow the animals to display behaviors like foraging and playing, and it also adds a new complexity to the exhibit.
Did you know? The gestation of an elephant is 22 months! 22 months! And the average elephant calf is born weighing approximately 300 pounds. Nearly four years ago, mother-daughter duo Rasha and Bluebonnet gave birth to Bluebelle “Belle” and Bowie, respectively. Bowie’s birth marked the start of something special here at the Fort Worth Zoo, a three-generation herd. Happy Mother’s Day to Rasha, Bluebonnet and all of you!
