Oregon Zoo elephants squish sizable squashes for a delighted audience

Elephants at Oregon Zoo crush giant pumpkins to celebrate Halloween

Elephants at the Oregon Zoo in Portland marked the arrival of Halloween season on Thursday by stomping, crushing, and eating giant pumpkins during the zoo’s annual “Squishing of the Squash” event.

Video. Elephants at Oregon Zoo crush giant pumpkins to celebrate Halloween

Video. Elephants at the Oregon Zoo in Portland marked the arrival of Halloween season on Thursday by stomping, crushing, and eating giant pumpkins during the zoo’s annual “Squishing of the Squash” event.

Oregon Zoo elephants squish sizable squashes for a delighted audience

Elephants at the Oregon Zoo squished giant squashes, except for Tula-Tu, who had her own small pumpkin to kick around.