A first‑look at Linh Mai, the Smithsonian’s newest baby Asian elephant, making her adorable public debut on NBC’s TODAY.
If this next video doesn’t paint a smile on your face, then we don’t know what will. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo shared a super‑duper adorable exclusive first look on NBC’s TODAY morning program — introducing a baby Asian elephant named Linh Mai.
Already dubbed the newest celebrity in D.C., little Linh Mai has been winning over millions online ahead of her big public debut on April 22. And now, viewers are getting the sweetest treat: a bubbly, joy‑splashed bath moment that shows off her playful spirit and gentle charm.
The clip captures her splashing around with pure delight — trunk dips, wiggles, and all — prompting the hosts to gush over how graceful, cute, and downright irresistible she is. There’s even a moment of on‑air joking about how one host looks the same while taking a bath, proving Linh Mai’s charm is strong enough to derail morning‑show composure.
The zoo shared that these baths are actually part of her important skin‑care routine, helping her stay healthy and bond with her caretakers. And while she may still be tiny by elephant standards, she already weighs around 400 pounds — a sweet reminder that baby elephants grow fast, love hard, and splash even harder.
Watch the Adorable First‑Look Clip
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