Maybe next time………..
I know I promised you a shot of the new baby elephant next time I went to the Zoo, but I’m sorry to say that “Baby E”, who has yet to be named, was having his afternoon nap on Saturday when I got to the Thai Elephant Village at the Zoo. Born on the 17th January here http://www.zoo.org.au/news/special-video—meet-melbourne-zoos-new-baby-elephant , I never thought to check the viewing times before I left home that morning.
The sign near the first elephant paddock informed me that he would be on show with all the other Elephants late morning for a short hour or so, OR between 2.00pm and 3.00pm.
I arrived at the Thai Elephant paddocks at 3.15pm, so just missed out on a view. I crept between the crowd at the indoor Elephant Barn and quickly took a few shots.
I promise I will try to make some better photos to share next time. In the meantime, here’s a very tiny glimpse. He’s about the size of a small cow (or should I say Shetland pony?), and has got the cutest wee trunk you’ve ever seen in your life. His cuteness is only improved by a tiny smiling rosebud mouth when asleep.
Wow, he’s adorable.
This baby is so tiny, you’d think the adult elephants would trample him, but he’s well taken care of by his doting Aunts and mother, Num-Oi.
More please!
Next Zoo visit, I hope I’ll remember to double check Baby Elephant’s viewing times. Baby E. looks just like a toy – he’s amazing, Julie.
School term starts on Tuesday, so I’ll try to time my visit on a weekday when I hope there’s not too many visitors, or school children, and I can get a clear shot. Trouble is that the elephants stand on the other side of the main paddock (there are 3 paddocks), so it might be a bit far away for my telephoto lens – we’ll see how I manage on the day.
I like to see a baby elephant sleeping.
Like all babies, I imagine an elephant baby would sleep a lot. Hope to see him awake next zoo visit.
Just adorable. Can’t wait for your next post.
If I can get a photo of him outside with the rest of the adult & teenager elephants, you’ll be surprised as how small he is in comparison. I just hope my telephoto lens will be long enough.
Adorable!
Talk about cute!!!