Mapenzi

Born weighing 295 pounds, Mapenzi has doubled that five months later, now weighing 600 pounds. The Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court, reopened …

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 th…

At 5 months old, Mapenzi (left) is glued to her sister Nandi, following along and playing with her all of the time. 

Mapenzi runs through her enclosure at Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court, on Aug. 25, 2020.

Mapenzi uses her trunk to gnaw on plants at Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court, on Aug. 25, 2020.

A COVID-19 precaution sign at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020. 

One of many COVID-19 precaution signs at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020. 

Construction workers watch a peacock scurry away from the new entrance, which is currently being updated, at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. …

A banner welcoming back guests at the new, temporary entrance of Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.