Alaska Zoo to build first elephant treadmill

Not only is Maggie in such need of exercize that she weights 9,120 pounds which is a lot even for an elephant, but she's also living in freezing Alaska.

The Zoo officials are talking with engineers and manufacturers about building Maggie her very own exercise equipment.

She'll have a threadmill and off-the ground feeding stations will be built so that the pachyderm will have to stretch for her food.

Maggie's 1,200-square-foot barn will also get better ventilation and a softer floor, perhaps rubber over the concrete.

I always thought that a zoo is a creepy place and this story just increase my feeling.

Via USA Today.