The OKC Zoo has TWO pregnant Asian elephants!

Описание: We have some exciting news...our elephant herd is growing by two little trunks!

We are thrilled to announce that two of our Asian elephants, Asha, 29, and Achara, 9, are pregnant and due in 2025! The OKC Zoo’s veterinary and elephant care teams confirmed both pregnancies through routine blood tests and ultrasounds and share that the moms-to-be are in great health. These teams will continue to monitor Asha and Achara as their pregnancies progress through ongoing exams.

“We’re elated about this anticipated baby boom and the excitement of two calves joining our herd,” said Rachel Emory, OKC Zoo’s curator of elephants. “Every elephant pregnancy is cause for celebration, but this is a monumental occasion as Achara welcomes her first calf, beginning a second generation of elephants at the Zoo. This growth is invaluable for our herd. Not only are we improving our elephants’ lives, wellbeing, and social interactions, but we are helping sustain a future for their wild counterparts in their native habitats.”

The approximate due date for Asha is April 2025 and July 2025 for first-time mom, Achara. The Zoo’s elephant family includes Asha, Chandra, Achara, Kairavi, Rama, Rex, Kandula, and Bowie, and the countdown is on for two little calves arriving next year! Stay tuned for updates on Asha and Achara and all things related to the Zoo’s elephant family!