Titan, a 16-year-old African elephant, has officially made Atlanta his new home. The 8,200-pound giant arrived at Zoo Atlanta on January 29, 2025, from Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas, marking a new chapter in his life.
Born in Eswatini, Titan was rescued in 2016 during a multi-organization effort to save elephants facing extreme drought.
He spent his early years at Sedgwick County Zoo, learning vital social behaviors from his herd. Now, as an adult male, it’s natural for him to separate from his original group—just as wild elephants do.
At Zoo Atlanta, Titan joins fellow elephant Msholo and two older females, Kelly and Tara. His move was recommended by the AZA Elephant Species Survival Plan® to enhance the herd’s social dynamics.
“We are very excited to welcome Titan,” said Zoo Atlanta President and CEO Raymond B. King. “We hope he inspires our guests to support African elephant conservation.”
Titan will gradually adjust to his new surroundings, which include a state-of-the-art habitat designed for elephant wellbeing. The African Savanna complex, opened in 2019, offers spacious environments, water features, and enrichment activities that mimic natural behaviors.
Beyond caring for its own elephants, Zoo Atlanta actively supports conservation efforts in Africa, partnering with Conservation South Luangwa to combat poaching and human-elephant conflict.