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Watch now: Reid Park Zoo celebrates elephant Nandi's 8th birthday
- Susan Barnett
Arizona Daily Star
Susan Barnett
Digital Producer
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The Reid Park Zoo pulled out all the stops for Nandi the elephant, who turned 8 years old today. There was dancing, hand painting, cookies and guests got to watch Nandi celebrate with a buffet of watermelon, lettuce and carrots.
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Susan Barnett
Digital Producer
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