The world has been blessed. Two African Elephants were born in July at The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. Both babies are girls!!!
Angelina was born July 9 and Zuri, which means beautiful in Swahili, was born July 25. I made a pilgrimage to see the babies Friday, August 1. I took a lot of photos and only realized there was a problem with my camera, completely my fault, of course, after I downloaded the shots. Bummer. However, the babies are too cute for words and their births are so very important for the elephant world, I would rather share poor photos than none at all.
Angelina liked to run
while Zuri was still a bit wobbly.
Zuri did enjoy playing in the water.
Angelina tried to follow her mother, Savannah, up a small embankment. She soon realized it was not going to be easy.
"Oh no. I'm slipping. I'm falling."
"Whew. That was close. Here I come ma."
"This is hard."
"Ma, wait! I'm trying, ma. I'm allll..mmmmm..ooost there."
"Thanks, buddy."
The keepers and the adult elephants look after the little ones.
Zuri: "What is this thing on my face?"
Angelina: "I have no idea. But, it gets in the way when I try to eat lunch!"
The sisters, Jackson is the father of both girls, are a HUGH attraction at the zoo. I overheard a woman in the crowd say, "This is a once in a lifetime thing, to see a one week old elephant. And, it is right here in Pittsburgh! Wow!"
I will second the "WOW!" I am so very proud of The Pittsburgh Zoo and, especially the elephant keepers! Thank you!!!!
For more information visit: http://www.pittsburghzoo.org
