Oregon Zoo, Tula-Tu and Asian elephant

‘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,
Baby elephant Tula-Tu will make her public debut at Oregon Zoo. Here's how to meet her
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.
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.
Baby Elephant Tula-Tu Makes Cute Public Debut at Oregon Zoo
A one-month-old 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.
Meet Tula-Tu: Oregon Zoo's baby elephant makes public debut amid conservation efforts
The Oregon Zoo is set to welcome visitors to meet its newest resident, Tula-Tu, a 2-week-old Asian elephant calf.
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.
2-week-old elephant baby Tula-Tu, mom open to visitors at Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo visitors can visit the newest baby elephant at Forest Hall, the indoor portion of the zoo’s elephant habitat.
‘She came out particularly cute’: Less than a month old, Portland’s littlest elephant is already a star
Though Tula-Tu was the smallest of Rose’s calves at birth, she is healthy, thriving and, as keeper Steve Lefave said, as he watched her and her mother in Forest Hall, “She came out particularly cute.” ...
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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 ...
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Oregon Zoo’s Asian Elephant Calf Has a Name: Tula-Tu
The Oregon Zoo has determined that the newest member of its Asian elephant herd is indeed a girl, and given her a name: Tula-Tu. Oregon Zoo director Heidi Rahn made the announcement live on NBC ...