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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
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Where are the elephants?
- Zookeepers bathe elephants regularly
- Elephants are checked for health concerns daily
- Elephant foot care poses unique challenges
- Feeding Asian elephants creates challenges
- Asha being trained for birth of her calf
- Keepers try to make days interesting for elephants
- Zookeepers use positive reinforcement
- Zookeepers have system for weighing elephants
What do I see?
- Big red ball perfect for great big elephants
- NewsOK elephant cam will be online 24/7
- Elephants show herd dynamics
- Asha and Chandra have their own distinct looks.
Elephant Resources
- National Geographic: African elephants
- National Geographic: Asian elephants
- Elephant Conservation
- Center for Elephant Conservation
- Elephant News
- BBC: Animals on the Edge
- BBC: African elephants
- BBC: Asian elephants
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