Oregon Zoo, Asian elephant and Tula-Tu

‘Precocious’ Oregon Zoo elephant calf Tula-Tu takes her first trip outside
At almost 1 month old, Tula-Tu is still earning city-wide celebration for every minute milestone — and with good reason. The Oregon Zoo’s newest calf has been a local (and national) celebrity since the moment her mom,
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The baby elephant has spent the past few weeks bonding with her mother, Rose-Tu, and meeting the rest of the herd at the Oregon Zoo.
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The Oregon Zoo is set to welcome visitors to meet its newest resident, Tula-Tu, a 2-week-old Asian elephant calf.
Oregon Zoo baby elephant spends time in the sunshine
Month-old elephant calf Tula-Tu spent some time in the sunshine Thursday afternoon at the Oregon Zoo with her mom Rose-Tu. It was the first time exploring the outdoors for Tula, who was born on Feb. 1.
Mark your calendars! Oregon Zoo elephant calf Tula-Tu is ready to meet Portland
“We know everyone has been eager to see Tula, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation,” said Steve Lefave, who oversees the zoo’s elephant area. “We’re taking things slowly to make sure Rose-Tu and her new calf are completely comfortable.”
Meet Tula-Tu, the Oregon Zoo’s newborn elephant calf!
Tu, the Oregon Zoo’s newborn elephant calf — weighing in at an adorable 210 pounds. Heidi Rahn, the zoo’s director, joins TODAY to share more about the zoo’s newest bundle of joy.
RAW VIDEO: ‘Cutest’ Baby Elephant Tula-Tu Makes Public Debut At Oregon Zoo
Credit: Oregon Zoo/Cover Images A young Asian elephant calf, born at the Oregon Zoo on 1 February 2025, has been named Tula-Tu by keepers and made her public debut. Now weighing around 260 pounds, Tula is already getting bigger - though not quite to the size of her mother Rose-Tu yet.
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2-week-old elephant baby Tula-Tu, mom open to visitors at Oregon Zoo
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Month-old elephant calf Tula-Tu spent some time in the sunshine Thursday afternoon at the Oregon Zoo with her mom Rose-Tu. It ...