National Zoo In Washington D.C. Welcomes Spike, An Endangered Asian Elephant

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The National Zoo in Washington D.C. is celebrating the arrival of Spike, the Asian Elephant.

Spike was greeted with cake made from frozen fruit and vegetables after a 900 mile trip from Florida.

The 36-year-old elephant is now the zoo's largest, weighing more than 13,000 pounds.

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There's big plans for this elephant.

Zookeepers hope to introduce him to the females in his group very soon.