Unforgettable: Baby Elephant’s Refreshing Ritual at Melbourne Zoo

Daddy cool: The calf was born less than two weeks ago, but has already become a favorite at the zoo

Cool Dad: A newborn calf at the zoo has quickly stolen the hearts of visitors, despite being just under two weeks old.

Chilling out: The little elephant is getting some help to avoid heatstroke at Melbourne Zoo, Victoria, Australia

Taking it easy: A young elephant is receiving assistance to stay cool and avoid overheating at Melbourne Zoo in Victoria, Australia.

Not my eye: The male calf pulls a face as she is showered by zookeepers to keep him cool in the Australian summer temperatures

Not her cup of tea: The young bull grimaces as he receives a refreshing shower from caretakers to beat the heat during the scorching Australian summer.

Keep it coming: The baby elephant, who still has not been given a name, just cannot get enough

Bring it on: The little elephant, still without a name, just can’t seem to have its fill.

Next in line: The male calf is the baby brother of Melbourne Zoo¿s first-ever elephant calf, Mali, born in 2010

Up next is the male calf, who is the younger sibling of Melbourne Zoo’s very first elephant calf, Mali, who was born in 2010.

Is he a Nelson? Both Nelson and Mandela have been suggested for the calf, but it is more likely that he will be given a traditional Thai name

Could he be a Nelson? While some have recommended naming the calf after Nelson Mandela, it is probable that he will instead be given a traditional Thai name.

Stop it now: When the little baby has had enough of the cold water, he runs for cover underneath his mother Dokkoon

Enough already: The tiny baby seeks refuge under his mother Dokkoon when he can no longer handle the chilly water.

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