Columbus Zoo's newest baby elephant set to make public debut

POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) -- The newest member of the Columbus Zoo's elephant herd will make her public debut this Monday.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced on its social media that the newest baby elephant will make her first public appearance on Monday, August 4. The baby elephant, belonging to mom Sunny, was born on July 23rd. For the past week, she has been resting, exploring, and having fun.

In a social media post, the Zoo says the baby has met the rest of the elephant herd and is now ready to meet her fans. Starting on Monday, from 9 to 11 a.m., zoo goers can see her in the elephant habitat backyard.

Saturday and Sunday have similar morning hours, but from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., she can be found in the indoor habitat. Once in the elephant habitat, signs will direct people to the viewing area where volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions as the line moves.

A name has not yet been announced for the baby, but the Zoo says it will announce her name at a later date on their social media channels. To learn more about future viewing plans, click here.