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Video: Safari Park Baby Elephant a Bit Wobbly
Kids 11-years-old and under can check out the baby elephant and other animals at the zoo or Safari Park for free all of October.
Umngani (oom-gah-nee) is a mom again at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The African elephant gave birth to a male calf at 5:45 a.m. on Monday, making her the first elephant in this herd to give birth to three calves, according to a news release from the park.
Fun fact: The average gestation period for African elephants is 22 months. A newborn calf averages 200 to 300 pounds. Calves can be weaned at 2 to 3 years old.
Umngani and her three calves will continue to bond in a separate yard from the rest of the herd while the newborn gets steady on his feet, learns to follow his mother closely and gets at least a full day of nursing to make him strong, the news release stated.
All of October kids get in free to the Safari Park and San Diego Zoo. Click here for more details.
Also, be sure to check out the new during your visit to the Safari Park.
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