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OP local mobile10,000 lb. elephant returns to Cincinnati Zoo
Thursday, July 31, 2008
CINCINNATI — Sabu, a 20-year old bull elephant who weight 10,000 lbs. and is 10 feet tall, will return to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden after 10 years of living at other zoos in order to sire calves. In order to prepare for his return, the Zoo's Elephant Reserve had to undergo renovations to meet guideline requirements, according to a release from the zoo.
Sabu will be part of a breeding program called the Asian Elephant Species Survival Plan.
According to the zoo, Sabu is one of the most important genetically valuable bulls in North America because he was born in the wild and is extremely cooperative.
The park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Sept. 1 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. September through January. It is located at 34000 Vine St. in Cincinnati. For more information visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.
