Tiny Baby Elephant Who Just Arrived at Columbus Zoo Is Stealing Hearts Everywhere originally appeared on PetHelpful.
If you haven’t seen the latest arrival to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium yet this week, get ready to fall in love! On July 23, a brand new baby Asian elephant calf was born to mom, Sunny, and she weighed in at 215 pounds.
After the initial birth announcement, the zoo shared a new update on how the little calf is doing on TikTok, and it’s safe to say everyone is absolutely delighted.
The zoo explained: “The team has one word to describe her: ADORABLE. She is nursing well and enjoys her nap time, too. She is also comfortable straying from Mom a little bit to say hello to the care team!”
Trust me, this precious baby will instantly steal your heart!
Isn’t she just the sweetest? In the caption, the zoo also let everyone know that mama is also doing very well after the birth.
They said, “Her mom, Sunny, is also doing great. She is settling into motherhood very well and is very attentive to her baby’s needs.”They also went on to praise the care team who helped bring this new life into the world:
“Sunny’s pregnancy lasted nearly two years—and through it all, her dedicated care team was by her side every step of the way. That trust made all the difference during the birth, creating a calm, smooth experience for both mom and baby. Thanks to their tireless work and deep bond with Sunny, this little calf entered the world surrounded by compassion, expertise, and purpose. We’re so grateful for their role in helping to protect this endangered species—and for making moments like this possible.”
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People already can’t get enough of this sweet angel, with one person saying,
“She’s adorable. Welcome to the world, little one!”
Another added, “OMG. I’m crying. She’s so beautiful.”
So far, the zoo hasn’t released this little girl’s name, but we know whatever they choose, it’ll be just perfect.
As for when the public will be able to see her? The zoo replied to a comment on the video and said, “She is not publicly viewable yet. Stay tuned to our social media channels for her debut announcement!”
We can’t wait.
Tiny Baby Elephant Who Just Arrived at Columbus Zoo Is Stealing Hearts Everywhere first appeared on PetHelpful on Jul 27, 2025
This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jul 27, 2025, where it first appeared.