On Thursday 17th July, Dublin Zoo celebrated the arrival of a new Asian elephant.
The healthy calf was born to mum Yasmin and dad Upali at 7.22am.
It’s a Boy! We have BIG NEWS - we are celebrating the arrival of a new elephant calf! #DublinElephants pic.twitter.com/2KrGOoX9MM
— Dublin Zoo (@DublinZoo) July 22, 2014
Come and see our new elephant calf! #DublinElephants pic.twitter.com/qcqXxI6QJk
— Dublin Zoo (@DublinZoo) July 28, 2014
The Natural Confectionary Company is sponsoring the new calf’s home - the Kaziranga Forest Trail at Dublin Zoo - and has been tasked with the naming of the young calf.
If you have a name for our new little friend you have to be quick – deadline is Monday.