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Asian elephant calf Samudra
reached two m ilestones this
month. He turned 3 on Aug. 23,
and zoo keepers say he weighs
almost 3,000 pounds. Sam is cur­
rently gaining about 3 pounds a
day - quite an achievement for
the zoo’s littlest elephant!
He maintains his impressive
growth rate by nursing and eating
lots of hay and produce. Like many
3-year-olds, he prefers fruit to
vegetables. In total, Sam and his
mother Rose-Tu are offered 100
pounds of fresh food each day.
The Oregon Zoo is recognized
worldwide for its successful Asian
elephant breeding program, which
has spanned nearly five decades.
More than 25 elephants have been
born at the zoo, beginning with
Packy in 1962.
The zoo has earned an interna­
tional reputation for its research
and commitment to helping this
endangered species.
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The Oregon Zoo’s Asian
elephant calf Samudra
turned 3 on Aug. 23.
Zoo keepers say he now
weighs almost 3,0 00
pounds.
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Thu. SEPT. 15 * 7:30 PM
OPENING NIGHT
TICKETS $10!*
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SEPT. 17
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Regular Ticket Prices: $15 • $25 • $42 VIP Floor
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Craw 1, creep, andslitheryour way
to one of the largest gatherings of
reptiles and amphibians in the Pa­
cific Northwest when the Oregon
Museum of Science and Industry
(OMSI) presents its 25th annual
Reptile and Amphibian Show, La­
bor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5.
Nearly lOOexotic animals will be
on display at this popular event,
including a large variety of captive-
bred snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs
and more. Experts will be available
throughout the weekend to answer
questions about these amazing and
often misunderstood creatures.
In addition to the many animals
on view in the OMSI auditorium,
there will be a hands-on area where
visitors can touch non-venomous
species. Several presentations will
be shown throughout the weekend
including the popular pancake tor­
toise drawing, Mr. Lizard's Mobile ____________________
Zoo, and expens on venomous
snakes-
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The Reptile and Amphibian show returns to OMSI Labor Day
weekend. Sept. 3-5.