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.
