Elephants are one of the most beloved animals in the world.

August is Asian Elephant Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating with gentle giants – Nellie and Ongard! Join us for a trunk-full of fun as we share a peek into their day – from firehose enrichment to mobility sessions, Miami Zoo wrote.

The people who take care of them are happy even on the hottest days.
They shower them with cold showers.

There are four elephants at the Miami Zoo – two African and two Asian.

Nelly is 54 years old, Ongard is 13.

They are the oldest and youngest elephants at Zoo Miami.

It is very important to add substrate to their habitat every day to cushion their steps and ease the strain on their joints.

These animals weigh from 8 to 10 thousand pounds.

The Asian elephant is a species of elephant that lives in South and Southeast Asia.

It is smaller than the African elephant and has smaller ears and tusks. According to my web search, the Asian elephant can live about 70 years in the wild. In captivity, it can live up to 80 years or more. The longest-lived Asian elephant in captivity was Lin Wan, who died aged 86 in Taiwan in 2003

In the zoo you can also see other animals such as giraffes, rhinos, camels, giant tortoises and birds. You can enjoy the monorail or tram for an aerial view of the zoo or get involved in feeding the animals

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