The Memphis Zoo welcomed a new elephant to its herd Wednesday. Kosti came to the zoo after spending most of her life with a private owner. The zoo will be Kosti’s “retirement destination,” according to the zoo.
“So far, Kosti has proven to be intelligent, socially appropriate, and has really enjoyed her mud wallow and watermelons!” the zoo said in a news release.
Kosti has met with most of the zoo’s other elephants — Gina, Bambi, and Daisy — through the fence line, as seen in the photo above. However, another elephant, Asali, “is choosing to hang back right now.”
