OKC Zoo Celebrates Elephant Achara's First Birthday

<p>The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is celebrating elephant Achara’s first birthday with special events on Tuesday.</p>

Tuesday, December 22nd 2015, 12:15 pm

By: News 9

OKC Zoo Celebrates Elephant Achara's First Birthday

The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is celebrating elephant Achara’s first birthday with special events on Tuesday.

Achara was born at 1:35 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2014. She is the second elephant born at the zoo and the second offspring for mother Asha. The father is Rex.

At 2 p.m. Tuesday, Zoo officials invite Oklahomans to come see Achara and the rest of elephants enjoy treats from Whole Foods at the elephant pavilion.

Happy 1st Birthday, sweet Achara! This photo was taken during her...

The Zoo is also offering 2-for-1 admission on Tuesday.

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The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is celebrating elephant Achara’s first birthday with special events on Tuesday.

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