What a difference a year makes! Blackpool Zoo update on young elephant Zaiya after 2,686 specialists feeds

A year-old picture comparison has highlighted just how much Blackpool Zoo’s young elephant Zaiya has changed since she was a tiny calf.

The zoo has shared the comparison showing Zaiya then and now, alongside a look back at the specialist care she received during her early days.

According to Blackpool Zoo, Zaiya received more than 2,686 specialist feeds and over 8,000 hours of dedicated care as a young calf.

A year on, the zoo says the elephant has grown into a confident and curious youngster who is thriving at the heart of her herd.

The striking before-and-after pictures offer a snapshot of Zaiya’s development, showing the difference a year can make as she continues to grow.

Blackpool Zoo described it as “amazing to see just how far Zaiya has come”, celebrating her progress from a vulnerable young calf to the confident elephant she is today, whilst also providing a reminder of the care and attention that has gone into Zaiya’s development during her first year.