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As a result, the Asian elephant calf has required 24-hour care from zookeepers, including bottle-feedings every two hours.
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Adam England, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
At the same time, zookeepers are working to gradually establish a bond between Linh Mai and her mother, Nhi Linh.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Instead, April 13 has been designated as her official birthday — a tradition that gives zookeepers and fans alike a reason to celebrate each year.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
In February 2026, zookeepers noticed physical changes in Qing Bao indicating breeding season was approaching.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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Adam England, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
At the same time, zookeepers are working to gradually establish a bond between Linh Mai and her mother, Nhi Linh.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Instead, April 13 has been designated as her official birthday — a tradition that gives zookeepers and fans alike a reason to celebrate each year.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
In February 2026, zookeepers noticed physical changes in Qing Bao indicating breeding season was approaching.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Zookeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zookeeper. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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zookeeper
noun
zoo·keep·er
-ˌkē-pər 
: a person who keeps or cares for animals in a zoo
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