Meet the two new African elephants who have just arrived at West Midlands Safari Park

has celebrated after they doubled their herd size overnight with the arrival of Suzy and Gitana, their newest African elephants.

Suzy and Gitana, have been on an amazing journey over the past few weeks, packing their trunks to travel from Pairi Daiza Zoo, in Belgium, before moving into their new home atSince their arrival, Suzy and Gitana have had time to settle into their new home, which consists of outdoor pools, mud wallows, dust baths, indoor sand beds and an enriched feeding area.

"We are confident that West Midlands Safari Park will take excellent care of them, with the development of their new facility being more suitable for these older females."African elephants face an uncertain future, with their wild population declining due to poaching, therefore they are listed as 'endangered' by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

West Midlands Safari Park's elephants herd size doubled overnight as they welcomed their newest arrivals

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