MEET THE HERD MARY SPECIES: Asian Elephant BORN: 1964 TRAITS: At 51, Mary is the oldest elephant in our herd.
You might see her gently tapping her trunk on the side of her cheek, as if in deep thought.
SUMITHI SPECIES: Asian Elephant BORN: 1967 TRAITS: Called “Smitty” for short, she loves to carry sticks
for scratching herself. She also plays with small rocks, rolling them around in the end of her trunk.
TEMBO SPECIES: African Elephant BORN: 1971
During training sessions or when drinking, Tembo likes to suck in her cheeks and make a “purring” sound. She also enjoys mud baths. TRAITS:
DEVI SPECIES: Asian Elephant
1977 TRAITS: When it’s warm, little Devi likes frolicking in the pool and will even plunge underwater. She is an expert at solving puzzle feeders to get a treat. BORN:
SHABA SPECIES: African Elephant BORN:
1980
TRAITS: Sweet Shaba shares a strong bond with dominant cow
Mary, who was the first elephant she met when she came to live here. Keepers say she learns quickly during training.
MILA African Elephant 1973 TRAITS: Mila is learning to live around other females after being by herself for more than 35 years. She occasionally makes an unusual, loud “honking” sound. SPECIES: BORN:
RANCHIPUR Asian Elephant 1966 TRAITS: Like many older male elephants, “Ranchi” isn’t usually involved with the female herd. He spends most of his time on his own in his private yard, and he seems to enjoy watching the camels and pronghorn. SPECIES: BORN:
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