Denver Zoo to build $50 million exhibit for elephants

“The Denver Zoo will start building a $50 million exhibit for its elephants next year at a time when five major U.S. zoos are closing their pachyderm houses.” - VailDaily.com

Zoo elephants weigh in

“A special scale was at the Denver Zoo today to weigh elephants Mimi and Dolly. ” - The Denver Post

Learning to listen to elephants

“Even at 10 acres and $52 million, the Asian Tropics exhibit at the Denver Zoo won’t satisfy all the critics.” - The Denver Post

An elephant refuge

“It’s a marvel that a zoo in a major urban area such as Denver can comfortably accommodate large mammals - especially elephants. And indeed, Mimi and Dolly, the two Asian elephants at the Denver Zoo, are among its top attractions.” - Rocky Mountain News