April 2, 2026
Fans raised over $58,000 in just 10 days to name the Smithsonian Zoo's first baby elephant in 25 years! 🐘 Her beautiful new Vietnamese name means "spirit blossom," an uplifting tribute to this special arrival. #BabyElephant #SmithsonianZoo #GoodNews #Conservation
Fans raised $58,892 in 10 days voting on the name for the Smithsonian Zoo's first baby elephant in 25 years — the winning name means "spirit blossom" in Vietnamese