Janu the Elephant Turns 20 – And Celebrates in Style! 🎉🐘
Last week, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm marked a very special milestone – Janu the African elephant turned 20 years old!
Born in July 2005 at Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent, Janu later moved to Port Lympne before finding his forever home at Noah’s Ark in 2014. Since then, he’s become a much-loved member of the elephant family.
To celebrate the big 2–0, his dedicated keepers crafted a birthday treat fit for a giant – a dustbin-sized ice lolly packed with all of Janu’s favourite goodies! Inside the frosty feast? Juicy watermelon, crisp apples, zesty lemon, and crunchy carrots – the perfect snack to enjoy on a warm summer’s day.
📸 Image credit: Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
Janu lives in Elephant Eden, the largest elephant habitat in the UK, alongside his fellow elephants Shaka, Sutton, and Uli. The expansive space features rolling paddocks, a heated indoor barn, a deep sand yard, and even a swimming pool – offering plenty of room for wallowing, foraging, and play.
As part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP), Elephant Eden is specially designed to meet the unique needs of African elephants, particularly males like Janu. This pioneering habitat helps them grow socially, learn from one another, and express natural behaviours – all in a safe, enriching environment.
📸 Image credit: Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
Did you know?
African elephants are the largest land animals on Earth! Found in 37 countries across Africa, they’re known for their massive ears, powerful trunks, and extraordinary intelligence.
Happy 20th Birthday, Janu!
Here’s to many more frozen treats and muddy adventures to come! 🥕🍉🎂
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