OKC Zoo Celebrates Birth Of New Baby Elephant

The Oklahoma City Zoo is celebrating the birth of a baby elephant. Their 26-year-old Asian elephant Asha gave birth on Thursday after 17 months of pregnancy.

Saturday, January 22nd 2022, 10:50 pm

By: Sylvia Corkill

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OKLAHOMA CITY -

The Oklahoma City Zoo is celebrating the birth of a baby elephant.

Their 26-year-old Asian elephant Asha gave birth on Thursday after 17 months of pregnancy.

It's a boy and the zoo named him Rama, which is Sanskrit for pleasing.

You can donate to Asha and Rama's baby shower fund on the zoo's website or by texting RAMA to 4-1-444.

Sylvia Corkill

A proud Okie from Lawton, Sylvia Corkill joined the News 9 team in 2016. She anchors the weekend evening newscasts and reports on weekdays. During her career, Sylvia developed a passion for investigative reporting, particularly in the areas of crime and law enforcement. She has covered major trials and drug busts, and she once participated in a national manhunt investigation.