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        Cloudy this evening with showers after midnight. Low 53F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

        Updated: January 22, 2026 @ 5:06 pm

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    6 photos of Tucson's baby elephant celebrating with a box

    • Mar 11, 2015
    • Mar 11, 2015 Updated Sep 30, 2019
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    Tucson's baby elephant celebrates her 6-month birthday at the Reid Park Zoo.

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    Zoo: Admission increase should go back to zoo, not Tucson's general fund

    Zoo: Admission increase should go back to zoo, not Tucson's general fund

    It insists any changes need to stay at the zoo, not help city's finance woes.

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