The zoo contends that the project would be much more complicated — and expensive — than simply dusting off the old tracks.

Rose-Tu, the zoo’s beloved Asian elephant, is 20 months pregnant, meaning the arrival of Portland’s first gray, trunked baby in more than a decade may not be so far away.

Rose-Tu is a member of the Oregon Zoo's famous Asian elephant family. This calf will be her third, coming after the devastating death of her 6-year-old calf, Lily, in 2018.

After a lengthy 20-month pregnancy, Rose-Tu, a 30-year-old Asian elephant at the Oregon Zoo, gave birth to a healthy female calf at 4:29 p.m. on Saturday.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Zoo has officially named Rose-Tu’s baby!The zoo announced Thursday morning that the young Asian elephant calf will be named Tula-Tu, a name that they say fits her well.

Tula-Tu, Oregon Zoo's baby elephant, to be Grand Marshal at Portland Rose Festival's parade, appearing as a larger-than-life on a float in her honor.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Zoo welcomed a new elephant calf on Saturday, after 30-year-old Asian elephant Rose-Tu gave birth, following a 20-month pregnancy. So far, zoo staff has been keeping ...

When was Tula-Tu born at the Oregon Zoo? Rose-Tu gave birth Feb. 1 to Tula-Tu after a more than 20-month pregnancy. Tula-Tu's birth was a cause for celebration among zoo staff, who were hoping for ...

The San Diego Zoo float took top honors in the 136th Rose Parade on Wednesday, winning the Sweepstakes Award for “most beautiful entry” for the second year in a row.

Oregon Zoo's beloved Asian elephant Rose-Tu gives birth to a healthy baby elephant after a 20-month pregnancy. The calf is expected to be seen in Forest Hall soon.

The zoo says staff have yet to conduct their first check-up but once Rose-Tu and her calf are ready, they’ll weigh the baby and confirm its sex. “Rose is a fantastic mom,” Lefave said.