Grahm S. Jones

Aug 27, 2024 | kjrh.com | Cori Duke |Grahm S. Jones

TULSA, Okla. — Fewer than 50,000 Asian Elephants remain in the wild, and local experts are encouraging residents to do their part to keep that number from dwindling. 2 News went for a walk with staff through the new Elephant Preserve Barn to get an exclusive look at the zoo’s two new Asian Elephants, Hank and Connie.

Jun 20, 2024 | kjrh.com | Jennifer Maupin |Grahm S. Jones

TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Zoo's elephant herd is growing. Two new Asian Elephants, named Hank and Connie, will be traveling from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to Tulsa's new Elephant Preserve Barn later this summer. “For 70 years the Tulsa Zoo has been dedicated to providing excellent care for Asian elephants at all stages of life,” said Tulsa Zoo Vice President of Animal Conservation and Science Joe Barkowski.

Sep 19, 2023 | news5cleveland.com | Grahm S. Jones

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Three former Columbus Zoo and Aquarium executives engaged in a pattern of corrupt activity that cost the facility more than $2.2 million, according to an indictment.