Semba, the matriarch of Reid Park Zoo's African elephant heard, is pregnant, officials announced Thursday.
Semba, the matriarch of the zoo’s African elephant herd, is pregnant, the zoo announced on Thursday afternoon.The new arrival is expected in the spring of 2024.Penzi, her youngest calf, recently turned 3 years old.Cassie Dodds, the elephant care supervisor, said in a news release that she is looking forward to seeing how Penzi will respond to her new role as a big sister, stating that Nandi immediately took on a nurturing role when Penzi was born.
“Not only will this birth have a big impact on elephant conservation and strengthening the elephant species survival plan for the next generation, but it also strengthens Reid Park Zoo’s family herd structure — every member of the herd will have a role in raising this new baby,” Dodds said in the news release.
Penzi and the rest of her herd were even treated to lettuce, vegetables treat and a frozen veggie ice cake.
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