Elephant Pregnancy Announcement | Sedgwick County Zoo

Last year, we announced that four of our female elephants are expecting calves in 2025. Today, we are delighted to announce that a fifth female is pregnant! 🎉
With this news, all of our female elephants except for Stephanie, who is beyond reproductive age, are now expecting!
🐘 Leading the expecting mothers is Simunye, whose nurturing presence will be invaluable. Talia, Xolani, Arusi, and Zuberi will each be experiencing motherhood for the first time, adding to the anticipation and joy within the Zoo community. The first birth is expected in early spring 2025.
The dedicated elephant care team prioritizes the well-being of the herd throughout their entire lives, and that’s especially true during pregnancy. They provide comprehensive care, including monitoring body condition, hormones, vitamin and mineral intake, and routine bloodwork to ensure optimal health at this crucial time.
These pregnancies hold a profound significance for the future of African elephants in North America. While wild populations face numerous threats, each birth within an AZA-accredited institution contributes significantly to the Species Survival Plan (SSP). These coordinated breeding programs ensure genetic diversity and population sustainability for threatened and endangered species.
By participating in the SSP, our institution proudly fosters the future of African elephants in North America. We remain firmly committed to vital sustainability efforts, and eagerly anticipate welcoming these new additions to our herd.
🧡 Stay tuned for further updates on the progress of our expecting mothers!
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[@susanrandall588]

Wonderful news!!

[@zacharybriddell98]

ConGratulations!

[@danilincks5809]

OMG the fact that he said that they need to baby proof the barn is too adorable for words! I can just imagine those little rascals getting into everything 😂.

[@gabrielwillis329]

Who is the fifth elephant name who is pregnant