Oregon Zoo Oregon Zoo Elephants

[junglejim]

Elephant Lands is slightly over seventy percent done. Construction should be done soon. Then the rest of the demolition, landscaping and final touches before the Elephants move into their new barn and forest hall by mid-October. If all goes smoothly, that is. The project was to cost around fifty-three million and change. There have been some unforseen costs and now it is up to fifty-seven million and change. There will be an adjustment period while the herd acclimates and learns to shift between the multiple yards. The largest pool, has over 6,500 sq. ft. of water area surface with maximum depth of ten and a half feet. Looking at the cherry pickers in the hall and where visitors will view, the elephants will have lots of space. They can choose to access indoors or out at their leisure.

I try to get down to Portland often. I waiting to view Forest Hall myself when it opens to the public. Baby Lilly is having no problems with any of it!

 

[Beastking04]

Anyone have photos of the new exhibit for the gallery yet?