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Elephant Icon Turns 50 with Grand Celebration
28 May
Summary
- Jackson, a 11,000-pound bull elephant, is celebrating his 50th birthday.
- He is responsible for nearly half of North American elephant births.
- The International Conservation Center is hosting a public party.
The International Conservation Center (ICC) is marking a significant milestone with a Birthday Bash for Jackson, an 11,000-pound bull elephant, who is turning 50 on June 13. This esteemed elephant plays a crucial role in the preservation of his species, being the sire to nearly half of all births in the North American elephant population over the last ten years. The celebration, held at the ICC in Fairhope, will feature a variety of attractions including food vendors, carnival games, face painting, educational activities, and entertainment such as live music and fire dancers. As an extension of the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, the ICC is dedicated to conservation science and wildlife recovery. The African elephant is listed as endangered, making the breeding herd's role at the ICC essential for species survival.
