Oh baby: Num-Oi checks her calf is all right when he loses his footing to receive a full dunking

New experience: The calf stays close to mum as they venture into the water***

Cool dude: The calf looks as though he is smiling as he confidently strides through the water

Going down: The calf is heading for full submersion as he cools off in the extreme heat

Touching base: The calf’s feet are aloft as he rolls over during the the hottest heatwave on record for Australia

Down but not out: The calf gets to grips with a new medium as he goes to stand up, trunk outstretched

Time to play: The elephants set off for the pool side-by-side, their tails swishing

He’s on his way: The calf makes a splash as he loses his footing in the enclosure’s pond

Fruity snack: Mother keeps her strength up with a watermelon as she shades her calf

Knee deep: Chance to cool off in the heat