South Australia's new elephants come face to face for the first time

The two new elephants at South Australia's Monarto Safari Park have come face to face for the first time.

Zookeepers say they are showing positive signs of getting along just a day after the newest one, Permai, arrived from Perth.

Keepers from Perth Zoo have assisted the transition to ensure she feels comfortable and secure.

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"They have had interactions through the bollards which has been really promising and they are showing some really good signs," elephant keeper Andrew Coers said.

While Burma was apparently hesitant at first, the pair has since been locking trunks.

"We want them to coexist and eventually find the security around one another," Coers said.

Monarto Safari Park is also preparing to unveil its new luxury resort, which is expected to welcome its first guests by the end of May.

And it is readying to welcome three more elephants, with one more coming from Perth and two from Sydney's Taronga Zoo by mid-year. 

This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress.