Celebrate Linh Mai's Big Debut

Enter for a chance to win an original painting created by her parents, Spike and Nhi Linh.

Linh Mai was born on Feb. 2 — the first Asian elephant calf at Smithsonian's National Zoo in nearly 25 years. And she's almost ready to meet her public.

To celebrate her public debut on April 22, the National Zoo is giving away a one-of-a-kind painting created by her parents: Spike and Nhi Linh.

painting by Asian elephants Spike and Nhi Linh

Titled Our Growing Herd, this vibrant 16-by-20 inch canvas was created in January 2026 with non-toxic paint as part of the Zoo's elephant enrichment program

Enter below for your chance to bring home this one-of-a-kind piece of Zoo history. 



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