Pumpkin Stomp
2002
November 6, 2002
Media Contacts
Dorothy Black / 202-673-0209
Robert Hoage
National Zoo Elephant Pumpkin Stomp,
Nov. 14
WHAT
Elephant Pumpkin Stomp. Have you ever seen an elephant smash
a pumpkin? Well, that's what is happening at the National
Zoo this month. National Zoo elephant keepers frequently
provide their animals with novel foods and special activities
as part of an ongoing enrichment program.
The elephants will have a great time as they squash and eat many of the donated pumpkins. The gorillas and the orangutans will be joining in on the feast also. Everyone is invited to watch the fun.
WHEN
Thursday, Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m. - press preview
WHERE
Smithsonian's National Zoo's Elephant House, 3001 Connecticut
Ave., N.W. (Parking for the media is available in National
Zoo lot "B" in front of the Elephant House.) The pumpkin
stomp will take place at the outdoor elephant exhibit,
which is in the rear of the Elephant House.
WHO
- Pumpkin donors Ben Allnut, Homestead Farm, Dawsonville, Md.,
- Justin Stalcup, Stalcup Farm, McLean, Va. and
- Bonnie Ruetenik, Heather Hill Gardens
- National Zoo elephant manager Marie Galloway
- Elephants: Ambika, Toni, Shanthi and Kandula
