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The zoo announced the addition of Johnson, an elephant from African Lion Safari in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Johnson arrived Friday and is adjusting well to his new surroundings.Guests have the opportunity to view him in the outdoor habitat at the zoo. The former outdoor rhino habitat, located adjacent to one of the outdoor elephant habitats, is currently being modified to offer additional space for the elephants. This work is scheduled to be completed in October 2024.
Zookeepers at the Columbus Zoo say they look forward to introducing him to the female elephants in the herd – sisters Rudy and Sundara and matriarch Phoebe. Johnson could serve as a role model for Phoebe’s young son, Frankie, who just turned 3 years old.At the zoo, the elephants have a spacious habitat, including outdoor swimming pools, an indoor shower activated by the elephants, outdoor mud wallows, indoor and outdoor sand floors, trees and other structures for back rubbing and scratching.
“While it’s always challenging for our dedicated keepers to see the animals they care for move on, these decisions are made in the best interest of each individual animal and the future of their species,” Adam Felts, senior curator and director of Animal Wellbeing at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, said. “We are grateful for the collaboration and expertise of all the teams involved to ensure that the elephants arrived safely, and we remain in close contact to ensure the animals are thriving.
Johnson’s move follows the recent departure of elephants, Connie, Hank and Sabu, from the Columbus Zoo. Sabu returned to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden after a temporary stay during the construction of their Elephant Trek habitat.
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