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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed a baby Asian elephant six days ago.
At 10:41 p.m. on October 21, 2025, 38-year-old Phoebe gave birth to a healthy male calf weighing 222 pounds. As the team watched, the newborn stirred, pushed himself up on wobbly legs and took his first step. Phoebe stood steady and protective beside him, just as she has with each of her previous calves. It was a moment of instinct, strength and quiet triumph.
And now six days later, the Animal Care team have closely been monitoring the baby and his mom. It wasn’t long before the team decided the baby needed assistance to reach his mom to nurse because of Phoebe’s height. The baby is now nursing well with his mother as well as the staff attending to the pair…