Bozie made her public debut at the Elephant Community Center at the National Zoo after spending 30 days in quarantine. Photograph by Melissa Romero.
At 10,000 pounds, Bozie is the newest—and largest—addition to the elephant herd at the National Zoo. Photograph by Melissa Romero.
This is the second time Bozie spent time with Ambika and Shanthi in the same enclosure. Photograph by Melissa Romero.
Ambika and Shanthi became familiar with Bozie through smell, looks, and temperament before being introduced in the same enclosure. Photograph by Melissa Romero.
Bozie spent much of her public debut eating hay and interacting with the crowd in the Elephant Community Center. Photograph by Melissa Romero.
Bozie hails from Baton Rouge Zoo, where her caretakers discovered her painting talent. Photograph by Melissa Romero.
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