Category — Events

“The pachyderm Edie was challenged to tug-of-war by eight determined if unrealistic humans.” – Knoxville News Sentinel

“A groom who rode into his downtown Washington wedding on a 7,000-pound Asian elephant said the entrance fulfilled a lifelong dream. ” – UPI.com

“There will be no elephant rides at the Saratoga County Fair this summer, nor at any fairs or circuses held in the Capital Region.”- Daily Gazette

” A 48th birthday celebration for Hydari, an African elephant at the Hogle Zoo, will take on added significance this Saturday, following the Monday morning death of The Philadelphia Zoo’s Petal. ” – Salt Lake Tribune

“Home is the elephant enclosure at the Phoenix Zoo where volunteers rolled up their sleeves as part of the company’s annual Impact Day” – Arizona Central

“Sooky’s art will be for sale at an upcoming Tulsa Zoo benefit” – Tulsa World

“Asian elephants Asha and Chandra are moving to the Tulsa Zoo in June to breed with male elephant Sneezy. The date hasn’t been released for security reasons, zoo spokeswoman Tara Henson said. They are scheduled to return in two years, after a new habitat has been built for the pair and their offspring.”- NewsOK.com

“It was a big day for one of Seneca Park Zoo’s African elephants. Saturday was “Lilac” the elephant’s thirtieth birthday. The zoo surprised her with a party. Staff and visitors sang happy birthday to her. Lilac was treated to a big piece of cake earlier in the day. Lilac and “Genny-C” are one of the zoo’s longest-running exhibits.” – RochesterHomepage.net

” German Nicolas Kiefer worked in a jumbo training session to polish off his preparations for the ARAG World team Cup as he had a light hit with a pair of elephants. ” – Tennistalk

“Look what I can do! Cute elephant calf Leelee will be the star of the Elephantastic displays, starting at Whipsnade Zoo this weekend.” – Bedford Today

“Three people died when an elephant went on a rampage during a festival in southern India.” – CBBC Newsround

“Ten elephants from the Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus will make the trip from Nittany Mall, 2901 E. College Ave., to the Bryce Jordan Center (BJC). The walk is expected to begin at about 3:30 p.m.’- The Daily Collegian Online

“In Southern India, Elephants are the focus o another spring festival, ‘Thissur Puram’ is attracting thousands of people, swarming the centuries old temple festival. The event — at the Vadakkunnathan temple in India’s southern Kerala state, features a breathtaking parade of 30 richly caparisoned elephants.” – CCTV International

“Kerala is celebrating one of the prominent temple festivals – Thrissur Pooram – on Wednesday.” – IBN Live

“Everyone is invited to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for a birthday party in honor of Bodhi the Asian elephant — and Earth.” – The Columbus Dispatch

“The Oregon Zoo holds its annual “Elephantastic” event this weekend, observing the birthdays of Packy, 46, and his son Rama, 25.” – KOIN.com

“A special rectangular device lifted the bubble Tuesday morning around the 4-ton elephant, named Tai.” – KNBC | Los Angeles

“Seven teams of elephants from 15 countries went trunk to trunk for Thailand’s seventh King’s Cup Elephant Polo tournament.” – The Sun