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September 2, 2010

Okla. company donates pipes for zoo exhibit

Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma energy company is donating more than 3 miles of recycled oil pipes to the Oklahoma City Zoo for its new elephant habitat.



A shipment of 400 pieces of pipe donated by Devon Energy was delivered Tuesday to the zoo, where they will be used to build a fence for the 11-acre exhibit. The Oklahoman reported that zoo officials say the used drill and steam pipes are worth about $115,000.



The steel pipes will be paired and welded side by side. The thicker double-pipes will be used to create a perimeter.



Zoo officials say a male elephant can weigh up to 10,000 pounds and run up to 30 mph. The fence is designed to withstand elephants charging it or pushing against it.

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