This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Australia, which closed in 2021.

Baby Boy Boom: Taronga Zoo Gets A Big Delivery

Welcome to the world little (or should I say BIG) one!

Sydney's Taronga Zoo has welcomed the birth of a baby Asian elephant.

Mother Pak Boom gave birth to the the 130 kilogram, yet-to-be-named calf on Friday morning.

Taronga's senior veterinarian Larry Vogelnest told the ABC the birth of Pak Boom's second calf was relatively quick, despite a pregnancy that lasted almost two years.

"It was a very quick and easy birth," he said.

"The little calf was standing within minutes of the birth and suckling within a couple of hours."

Despite her 22-month-pregnancy, Pak Boom was reportedly in labour for just an hour.

Baby boy Boom's birth has brought Australasia's Asian elephant population to 25.

Awww!
Taronga Zoo
Awww!

He will be kept in a paddock distanced from the public for a fortnight before making his public debut in an official naming ceremony.

Close
This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Australia. Certain site features have been disabled. If you have questions or concerns, please check our FAQ or contact support@huffpost.com.