May 23, 2014
Zaina Kahuk
News Writer
Headlines
The National Zoo welcomed three new Asian elephants to their herd.Zoo officials stated the female elephants arrived Friday after a three-day, 2,500 mile trip from the Calgary Zoo. They’re on loan from the Calgary Zoo, which is relocating its elephants to more suitable habitat. Kamala and Swarna were born in the wild in Sri Lanka in 1975 and 23-year-old Maharani is Kamala’s daughter. All three elephants will be introduced to the zoo’s herd after 30 days in quarantine. The move was funded through a $2 million gift from businessman David M. Rubenstein.
