Located in Fresno, California, the Fresno Chaffee Zoo recently shared a video on TikTok introducing us to their newest family member: a female Southern white rhino calf, born November 28, 2025, to parents Kayla and Tim, making it their fifth successful birth in the zoo’s acclaimed breeding program for this near-threatened species.
The Zoo also shared her name, Eloise, which somehow suits her perfectly! Watch as the baby rhino runs around her new world, even showing off her adorable hops and practicing her zoomies. We can’t get enough of all of this cuteness!
In the video’s caption, the Zoo shared, “We’re excited to formally introduce you to our newest member of the savanna, Eloise. Kayla, like all our animals, is exercising choice and control on when she wants to go out with her. Be sure to stop by African Adventure for a chance to see her. Here are some of her first moments on habitat.”
We have a feeling this baby rhino is going to give Mom a run for her money! She’s already showing off her big personality, and we can’t get enough of it!
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Commenters’ Sweet Reactions to Baby Rhino Eloise
You can’t watch videos of baby animals without smiling! Commenter @Birb. agreed, “Prehistoric baby animals are the cutest!”
We weren’t the only ones smitten with Eloise; @Thanks for all the fish shared, “The way she runs out like ‘Tadaaaaa! I have arrived!‘ is too adorable!” @chupacabra24 added, “The way she just bounces!!!” Another commenter shared, “I love their giant baby feet!”
@loribrooks586 pointed out, “Unicorns!”, while @Breanna Patterson wondered, “I’m genuinely curious how long it takes for them to grow a horn.”
We found the answer at the Denver Zoo Conservatory. “Rhinos are the only animal with a horn on the nose not the top of the head. Made from compacted hair or keratin, the horn is used for plowing the ground looking for food, and self-defense. Baby rhinos are born without horns, but the horn quickly begins developing (around 1-2 months old) and grows throughout the animals’ lives.”
Their horns also never stop growing! Rhino Recovery Fund shared, “Just like your fingernails, a rhino’s horn grows continuously throughout its entire life—about 1-3 inches per year depending on the species.” RRF goes on to say that if they damage or break their horn, it will grow back over time.
This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Dec 24, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.