It’s amazing how time flies. One moment, an elephant is born, and the next, they are celebrating their third birthday. Of course, such an occasion calls for a special celebration. And for Mwana, the baby elephant, that is exactly what she received at the wildlife sanctuary she calls home. In the video below, she got to run around to celebrate her special day, unleashing her adorable zoomies in the process.
But Mwana’s little zoomies session wasn’t all that she did to celebrate her special day. To honor her special milestone, she got some extra special care and treats from the staff and her wildlife sanctuary. All in all, she had a truly delightful day, as the adorable video below shows.
According to this video, Mwana is the first wild-born elephant baby in the Umani Unit at the Shieldrick Wildlife Trust. That means that she is in good hands because the Shieldrick Wildlife Trust is the most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world.
But not only does the Shieldrick Wildlife Trust do a phenomenal job of rescuing and rehabilitating elephants, but they also do a first-rate job of celebrating these magnificent creatures’ birthdays. According to this video, the staff at Shieldrick “pulled out all the stops” celebrating Mwana’s birthday.
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Everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to her, and then she received a wonderful birthday breakfast of lucerne and nutritious pellets that she shared with her fellow elephants. The Shieldrick Wildlife Trust also encouraged everyone who follows them on social media to join in on the celebration by wishing Mwana a happy birthday.
Social Media Also Celebrated Mwana’s Big Day
A playful baby elephant running through the mud.Image via Shutterstock/Wirestock Creators
(Image via Shutterstock/Wirestock Creators)
Viewers on social media flooded this video’s comments section with all kinds of congratulations and well-wishes for Mwana on her special day: “Happy 3rd, sweet one. May your life be free and happy for as long as you live!”
Other viewers also wished her a happy birthday while commenting on how cute and playful she is: “Aw, Mwana is so cute and playful. Happy birthday, baby!”
While others wished her a happy birthday while also giving a shout out to the Shieldrick Wildlife Trust for taking such great care of her: “That sweet baby wouldn’t be there without the wonderful work you all did in saving her mum. Thank you!”
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This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Mar 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.