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Public will get rare peeks at Oklahoma City Zoo's new elephant Updated: Thu, Dec 15, 2011 Rex, the new elephant at the Oklahoma City Zoo, is exploring his outdoor habitat. Read More

Elephant arrives at Oklahoma City Zoo, bringing herd total to four Updated: Tue, Dec 13, 2011 The Oklahoma City Zoo received a male elephant Tuesday afternoon. An Asian elephant named Rex was transported from African Lion Safari in Cambridge, Ontario. He will breed with both adult female elephants in Oklahoma City in the coming years. Read More

Oklahoma City Zoo focuses on orangutan conservation with Halloween candy Updated: Tue, Oct 25, 2011 The 28th annual Haunt the Zoo for Halloween will be Oct. 26-31. The Oklahoma City Zoo will hand out treats that have no palm oil, or palm oil grown sustainably, in support of orangutan habitat conservation. Read More

Oklahoma City Zoo announces elephant plans, awards raise to director Updated: Wed, Aug 17, 2011 A bull elephant will be brought in from Canada for breeding with the Oklahoma City Zoo's two female Asian elephants. Read More

Oklahoma City Zoo prepares to receive male elephant Updated: Sun, Jul 17, 2011 A male elephant could arrive as early as this fall at the Oklahoma City Zoo. The bull, named Rex, is a former circus elephant that will be brought from a zoo in Canada. Zoo officials hope Rex will breed with Chandra immediately and then Asha after her calf is weaned. Read More

Oklahoma City elephant calf growing, exploring Updated: Sun, Jul 17, 2011 Malee, the elephant calf born three months ago at the Oklahoma City Zoo, has gained 200 pounds since birth and is becoming more independent. Read More

Zoobilation to benefit elephants Published: Tue, Jun 14, 2011 The Oklahoma Zoological Society's annual Zoobilation fundraiser is the largest benefit for the nonprofit. The event this year will be Friday. Read More

Oklahoma City Zoo nears goal of 1 million visitors Updated: Wed, Jun 1, 2011 The Oklahoma City Zoo could reach 1 million visitors for the first time in a fiscal year. Read More

Oklahoma City Zoo announces name of new elephant calf Updated: Thu, May 12, 2011 The name for the elephant calf blossomed from an online vote and was announced Wednesday in the Oklahoma City Zoo's new elephant habitat. Read More

Elephant calf steps outside for public view Updated: Tue, May 10, 2011 Elephants at the Oklahoma City Zoo, including its calf, have begun venturing outside for public viewing. Read More

Public gets first peek at Oklahoma City Zoo's baby elephant Updated: Thu, Apr 28, 2011 Oklahoma City Zoo officials expect the new elephant calf to come out for public display in about a week. At two weeks old, the unnamed calf is healthy and adjusting well to her new herd. Read More

Public to choose name for elephant born at Oklahoma City Zoo Updated: Wed, Apr 20, 2011 The Oklahoma City Zoo is letting the public vote on what to name the new Asian elephant calf. The three options are Malee, Annika and Hanako. Read More

Elephant mother, baby doing fine at Oklahoma City Zoo Updated: Sat, Apr 16, 2011 An elephant at the Oklahoma City Zoo gave birth to a female calf Friday night. The 304-pound calf and her mother are healthy. Read More

Oklahoma City Zoo elephant born Updated: Sat, Apr 16, 2011 The pregnant Asian elephant at the Oklahoma City Zoo has delivered a female calf. Asha and her calf are both doing well, the zoo's veterinarian said. Read More

Oklahoma City Zoo elephant goes into labor Updated: Sat, Apr 16, 2011 The pregnant Asian elephant at the Oklahoma City Zoo has gone into labor and is expected to give birth late today or early Saturday. Asha and her calf are both doing well, the zoo's veterinarian said this morning. Read More

Oklahoma City Zoo's elephant expected to give birth this week Updated: Mon, Apr 11, 2011 Volunteers and zookeepers are watching Asha 24 hours a day. The Oklahoma City Zoo elephant is due May 1, but keepers already have moved her into the delivery stall and are looking for signs that she could go into labor. Read More

Integris doctor partners with Oklahoma City Zoo for elephant birth Published: Tue, Apr 12, 2011 An Integris fertility specialist is helping veterinarians monitor hormones of the pregnant Asian elephant at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Read More

Oklahoma City Zoo sets attendance record for spring break Published: Thu, Mar 24, 2011 The Oklahoma City Zoo broke its spring break attendance record this year. During a meeting, the Oklahoma City Zoo Trust decided to negotiate a contract with Water Taxi Group to offer boat rides on the lake for zoo visitors. Read More

Elephant demonstration area popular with Oklahoma City Zoo visitors Updated: Mon, Mar 21, 2011 The new elephant exhibit at the Oklahoma City Zoo has a demonstration pavilion. For the first time, visitors will have a chance to see how zookeepers work with Asian elephants Asha and Chandra. Read More

Oklahoma City Zoo's elephant exhibit opens today Published: Fri, Mar 11, 2011 In a series of preview nights at the Oklahoma City Zoo, guests had the opportunity to view the new 9½-acre Asian elephant exhibit. The habitat cost $13 million. Read More