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By Penzi's 5-month birthday, she had doubled her weight from 295 pounds in April 2020 to 600 pounds in September 2020. Her favorite food at the moment was hay, but more than anything, she loved scratches from her keepers during voluntary training sessions that allow staff to assess the herd and ensure they're healthy.
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Reid Park Zoo's elephant Penzi is almost two years old! Here's a look back at some of her baby photos, plus info on how you can celebrate her birthday.
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