COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The second baby elephant born this year at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was welcomed Tuesday night.

The calf, born to 38-year-old Asian elephant Phoebe, weighs 222 pounds. The calf is reaching milestones like standing and nursing, as well as remaining curious about his surroundings.

Tom Schmid, president and CEO of the Columbus Zoo and The Wilds, said the historic birth is something to celebrate.

"The trumpeting of two calves in one year is music to our ears, and a win for Asian elephant conservation,” Schmid said. “Thanks to years of planning with zoo partners, Phoebe and her baby boy are doing well, and we can’t wait to share this joy with our community.”

This is the first time in the zoo's history that two elephant calves have been born in one year.

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