Meet the Elephants

The Little Rock Zoo is proud to serve as a sanctuary for aging elephants, specializing in the care of geriatric females. With decades of experience and a strong commitment to animal welfare, the Zoo has established itself as a leader in providing extraordinary care for older elephants. Currently home to two residents, Babe and Zina, the Zoo’s facilities and expertise are uniquely tailored to meet the needs of elephants aged 45 and older.

Born in 1960, Zina is the oldest elephant in the herd as well as the smallest at 6, 500 lbs. She spent much of younger years traveling and performing with various circuses until she retired in 2005. She arrived at Little Rock Zoo in 2011. Zina can be described as sassy and noisy. She loves to spend time with her best friend, Babe. She is easily identified by her long skinny trunk which is partially paralyzed from unknown reasons long ago. Her favorite foods include bananas, watermelon, and pumpkins.

Discover more about Zina in this blog post, written by one of her dedicated keepers.

Born in 1975, Babe is the youngest of the three elephants. She was originally born into a logging camp in Myanmar where she was branded with stars to identify her. She spent a short amount of time traveling with the circus before she retired in 2000. She and Sophie arrived in Little Rock from Niabi Zoo in Illinois in 2013. Even though Babe is the youngest, she is the largest of the three elephants weighing in around 11,700 lbs. Babe loves to spend time with the other elephants and is also very artistic. She loves to paint and often sells her artwork to raise money for conservation. Babe has a long list of favorite foods!

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