Dr. Luis Padilla, president and CEO of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, reacts as Deb Ward, executive director of Visit Omaha, speaks during a press conference Wednesday.
The calf, which is yet to be named, was born on Sunday to Omma, a 12-year-old African elephant, at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.
Photos: Omaha Zoo announces birth of male African elephant
The growth of the elephant herd, which includes the recent birth of Hondo, is part of the zoo’s commitment to the endangered species since its return to Omaha in 2016.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-
HERALD
A male African elephant calf, yet to be named, walks behind his mother, Omma, inside the elephant enclosure at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. The calf was born on Sunday, Feb. 18 around 9 a.m. and is the zoo's fifth calf.
NIKOS FRAZIER THE WORLD-HERALD
A male African elephant calf, yet to be named, walks with his mother, Omma, inside the elephant enclosure at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. The calf was born on Sunday, Feb. 18 around 9 a.m. and is the zoo's fifth calf.
NIKOS FRAZIER THE WORLD-HERALD
A male African elephant calf, yet to be named, walks with his mother, Omma, inside the elephant enclosure at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. The calf was born on Sunday, Feb. 18 around 9 a.m. and is the zoo's fifth calf.
NIKOS FRAZIER THE WORLD-HERALD
A male African elephant calf, yet to be named, walks with his mother, Omma, inside the elephant enclosure at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. The calf was born on Sunday, Feb. 18 around 9 a.m. and is the zoo's fifth calf.
The Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opened for the season on Friday and will debut a new exhibit showcasing the prehistoric animals of the…
Dr. Luis Padilla, president and CEO of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, reacts as Deb Ward, executive director of Visit Omaha, speaks during a press conference Wednesday.
