In the heart of Kent, Howletts Wild Animal Park has welcomed a heartwarming addition to its family. The park, located near Canterbury, proudly announces the birth of its first African elephant calf of 2019.
This delightful newborn, born to 11-year-old Uzuri after a three-hour labor, has already captured the hearts of staff and visitors.
“He’s quickly finding his place within the herd, and the excitement among our team and the elephants is palpable,” said the park’s animal director.
Howletts Wild Animal Park, renowned for its successful breeding program, has celebrated 24 African elephant births since its establishment in 1975. This newborn marks a significant milestone as the first African elephant calf born in the UK this year.
Uzuri, whose name means “beauty” in Swahili, was born at Howletts in 2008 and is the third calf of her mother, Tammi, who came to the park from Tel Aviv in 1988.