“POV: it’s week two of winter break and you really need a nap … but also want to play,” describes us all, but none more than this adorable baby elephant at the Fort Worth Zoo. We got another glimpse of aptly named Lady Bird who also rocks an impressive hairdo as her signature in all of her videos.
In this one, she can’t seem to decide whether to play with her log or take a little snooze in the warm Texas sand.
Needless to say, the majority of the comments centered on her locks with @itsallama quipping “That hair” and @zelterlet expanding, “Aw, so much fuzz all over. I never noticed that much before.” We’re honestly jealous.
Others remarked on the obvious cute factor. “Just can’t decide to play or sleep!!!! What Babydoll,” exclaimed @jjensen.1. @Lilly added, “I just love this baby!!” Same!
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Luckily, the zoo and its keepers frequently post her charming antics, including a clip a few weeks ago featuring a similar adventure. In this one, Lady Bird kicks around her hay, which, when you think about it, is actually playing with her food. It seems both naps and snacks serve as opportunities for games for this little one.
The commenters gave her all the permission she needed, “Of course lady, you can do that. Enjoy the fun,” @Cty granted her. @Just GG got in her head instead, “We’re busy busy over here.”
What do baby elephants eat?
As we’ve covered before, mama elephants have very long pregnancies. When they go into labor, they gather up other females for help. The babies, meanwhile, can stand up (with assistance from mom and her helpers) just after being born. Like all mammals, the little guys start on milk almost immediately, which they continue to eat for about six months.
During that time, they watch mom, along with the elephant matriarch (who is the herd leader), eat plants and start to get a sense of what their future meals will look like. In the case of Lady Bird, she has Keeper Gabby (who took the video) to help her choose the right grass to eat.
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This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Dec 31, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.