Meet the Herd: Zuli | San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Meet Zuli, the youngest male at Elephant Valley. Born on World Elephant Day, August 12, 2018, this young bull brings a bounty of joy to the group. His mother, Ndlula, has raised him with a watchful eye, guiding and teaching him as he grows older. With her guidance, Zuli learned how to best interact with the rest of the herd and gets along well with the females. And his favorite moments are swimming with everyone in the watering hole! Through alliances and partnerships across continents and disciplines, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance supports elephant conservation, including innovative discoveries in elephant behavior, communication, comprehensive health, and movement—alongside around-the-clock efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and reintroduce orphaned elephants back into protected native h