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The story began decades ago, with unforgettable characters like Kate, who became a local favourite and a true symbol of the zoo.
Over the years, the zoo has grown and adapted, always putting animal welfare first.
Only this week, a baby elephant was born in the herd and has quickly become the star attraction. These lovely photos celebrate the enormous, gentle beasts who inspire wonder and affection in every generation who see them.
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7. Our zoo's elephants
Sonia the elephant at Blackpool Zoo enjoys a cooling drink from the hosepipe with head keeper Peter Dillingham | National World
8. Our zoo's eleophants
School children visit the elephants at Blackpool Zoo - probably mid-1980s. They are from a school in Preston | National World
9. Our zoo's elephants
Coronation Street Star Simon Gregson visited Blackpool Zoo for a sponsored elephant bath, to raise money for the Five Stars Scanner Appeal for the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. He is pictured with Danielle Proudfoot, 13 | National World
10. Our zoo's elephants
Shirley Quinn of Stannington, Sheffield, feeds a banana to Kate at Blackpool Zoo with Keeper Glen Sullivan, watched by Keeper Gary Hampson and Crumple | National World
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11. Our zoo's elephants
Gazette reporter Dominic Ball finds out what its like to be an elephant keeper for the day At Blackpool Zoo | National World
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12. Our zoo's elephants
PC Andy Duncan meets Indian Elephant Crumple at Blackpool Zoo. Andy is heading off to India in October for a sponsored cycle ride, raising money for Mencap. | National World