"Baby elephant Linh Mai will meet the public starting on April 22 at the National Zoo. The Asian elephant calf, born on February 2, has been adjusting to her surroundings and herd mates away from crowds. Visitors must reserve the zoo's standard time-entry pass to greet Linh Mai. Passes are free and can be secured online up to 30 days in advance."
"Though she has yet to meet her adoring fans, little Linh Mai has stayed busy. According to the zoo, she's been splashing around water and getting comfortable in her outdoor space, an open-air nursery for the petite pachyderm. Zoo members have an opportunity to see the baby before the general public from April 15 to April 19."
"Mom Nhi Linh has been struggling to adjust to the newest addition to the family, so Linh Mai has been temporarily separated from her. Linh Mai has found elephant care elsewhere, cozying up to 52-year-old Swarna, and the five-week-old also recently met her father, Spike."
Baby elephant Linh Mai, born February 2, will make her public debut at the National Zoo starting April 22. Visitors must reserve free standard time-entry passes available online up to 30 days in advance. Zoo members can view her from April 15-19 before the general public. The Elephant Cam will resume broadcasting on her debut day. Linh Mai has been acclimating to her surroundings by splashing in water and exploring her outdoor nursery space. Her mother Nhi Linh struggled adjusting to the new calf, so Linh Mai was temporarily separated and now receives care from 52-year-old Swarna. She has also recently met her father, Spike.
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