Nyah

Age: Born at the Indianapolis Zoo on June 28, 2012
Weight: 345 lbs. as of 2012
Mother:  Ivory
Sire:  Jackson

In 2012, Ivory  gave birth to her third calf via artificial insemination.  The little female was named through a Facebook contest as Nyah, an African name meaning “purpose.”  Nyah is continuing  to develop  her personality as she grows.  She doesn’t stray too far from her mom, Ivory, though she is definitely very curious. Nyah is starting to explore more of the exhibit yards with the help of her big sister, Zahara.  There is a lot to take in being a baby elephant and she is enjoying learning all about using her trunk and growing up in a family group.