On the vast African savannah, the elephant acts as an umbrella species, whose survival directly reflects the health of the entire ecosystem.However, habitat loss, human wildlife conflict, and poaching have put their survival at serious risk.At our zoo, a group of African elephants lives and breeds healthily, serving as core members of our effort to build a sustainable ex situ conservation population and support species survival.

Scientifically Building a Sustainable Conservation Population

We are committed to establishing an ex situ African elephant population that is genetically healthy, behaviorally natural, and numerically stable.Our herd includes individuals from diverse genetic backgrounds.Through scientific population management strategies, we maximize genetic diversity.The detailed individual records and breeding data we have established provide valuable support for the global African elephant conservation network.

Life Continuity in a Harmonious Herd

In our habitat, the elephant herd displays complex social behavior and natural parenting abilities.Under the careful care of our professional team — including tailor made nutrition plans, rich behavioral training, and preventive health management — our elephants maintain excellent physical and mental condition.Particularly encouragingly, every female elephant has successfully conceived and given birth.The continuous arrival of calves not only proves the success of our scientific husbandry and management but also marks that our herd has formed a self sustaining group with a stable structure and healthy behaviors — a milestone achievement in ex situ conservation.

Practice Based Scientific Research Advancing Global Conservation

Our conservation work goes beyond successful breeding.Each African elephant is a window for in depth understanding of the species.We cooperate with multiple universities to conduct long term observations and research on social behavior, communication, reproductive physiology, and daily health.We have accumulated valuable first hand data and published peer reviewed papers, helping frontline conservationists better understand elephants and improve calf rescue.Our research findings contribute an indispensable part to global elephant conservation.

A Bridge Connecting the Public to Conservation Action

Every African elephant in the zoo, especially the lively and lovely calves, serves as an ambassador inspiring public passion for conservation.Their presence allows visitors to directly experience the wonder and fragility of life.We will continue to use in-depth interpretations and regular educational activities to help more people learn about the species and understand and support elephant conservation.

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An adolescent female African elephant (Loxodonta africana) gave birth to an abnormal calf