An entry from Sam Houston’s baby diary: his very first swim! 🥹🌊
Before making his debut in the public habitat, Sam Houston and his mom, Bluebell, took a few swims in one of the behind-the-scenes pools. The shallow water helped him get used to using his trunk in the water, while also helping Bluebell feel more comfortable with him around the pool. 💙
Safe to say … we may have a water baby on our hands. 👀
📸: Keeper Gabby
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The pups were active & ready to explore this morning! It’s getting harder for the adult otters to keep them contained inside of the nest box. Recently, keepers caught a glimpse of the adult otters introducing the pups to water! They are starting to develop their aquatic skills!
Meet our new bundle of baby boy joy — Sam Houston! 🩵🐘
We’re thrilled to share that the Zoo welcomed a healthy male Asian elephant calf to mom, Bluebell, in the early morning hours of April 1. The calf’s father is Romeo, making him a full sibling to 3-year-old Travis and half-sibling to 8-month-old Lady Bird and 4-year-old Brazos.
Weighing in at 285 pounds and standing 36 inches tall at birth, this not-so-little one is the largest calf in Zoo history. Keeping with our tradition of Texas-themed names for Zoo-born elephants and noting his remarkable size, Sam Houston’s name honors one of the state’s most iconic figures and represents strength and a lasting legacy.
And the best part is … beginning TODAY, guests can see Sam Houston in the main habitat at Elephant Springs daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (afternoon naps are still a must for little Sam Houston!). More to come on him later! 🩶
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