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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 07 November 2008 13:26 |
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The San Diego Zoo has begun construction on its newest exhibit, the Harry and Grace Steele Elephant Odyssey, which will open in spring 2009. Highlighting animals of the past, present and future, the $44-million, seven-acre habitat will feature Asian elephants, a California condor, sloths, snakes and rodents, as well as life-size replicas of animal species that dotted the Southern California landscape more than 10,000 years ago. A herd of eight elephants will roam a 2.5-acre exhibit that will include a 120,000-gallon pool, gentle rolling hills and the Conrad Prebys Elephant Management Facility, where visitors can see keepers and veterinarians at work with the animals and tour the facility for educational and interactive experiences. Additional highlights of Elephant Odyssey include a tar pit replication, fossil dig, children’s play area and a tunneled walkway through a herd of elephants. (619-231-1515, www.sandiegozoo.org
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