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Watch now: What it takes to care for Tucsonβs favorite elephant family
Tucson zookeeper Mara Eisenbarth works hard to care for Reid Park Zoo's favorite elephant herd. Keeping up with daily tasks like feeding, enclosure upkeep and elephant training takes a team of trained keepers like Mara. The family of elephants enjoys the fresh fruit put out by the team after a morning of trainings. Penzi the youngest elephant learns from her mom as well as the trainers. The Reid Park Zoo is open daily and the family of elephants roam in Expedition Tanzania. Pascal Albright / Arizona Daily Star
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