October 28th, 2011 - 3:33 pm

Giant Pumpkin Smash!!

It sounds like an event featuring The Incredible Hulk, and, in a way, it is. But these hulks aren't green and they aren't mad—they're just really, really adorable. I'm talking about the Zoo's Annual Giant Pumpkin Smash during which the Zoo's African elephants—Felix, Samson, Anna, and Dolly—are treated to pumpkins (apparently something of a delicacy for elephants). The treat is part of the Zoo's ZooBoooo! event happening all this weekend from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. According to a press release from the Zoo, "guests can watch as many animals receive their own fall treats at different times during the ZooBOOO! weekend.  These types of enrichment activities are designed to add variety and stimulation to the daily routines of animals at the Zoo." The elephants will be given fresh pumpkins to annihilate every morning at 11:30 a.m. There are also plenty of activities for the humans as well including costume competitions and trick-or-treating. 

But enough of that. You're here to see a video of elephants crushing stuff, right? I do not blame you. Here you go: