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A wildlife park is battling through the economic crisis by charging visitors to have their car washed – by a pair of elephants.
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African Elephants Alice and Tiki blast mucky motors with water from their trunks and finish the job with sponges.
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The novelty car wash means amazed visitors at the Wildlife Animal Park in southern Oregon, USA., can get a priceless up-close view from inside their cars watching the massive beasts as they set to work.
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At the same time the park picks up £12 per wash, bringing in much needed funds during the credit crunch.
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Trainers at the park, who assist the gentle giants, hope to promote conservation through education while giving the 39-year-old elephants a fun task.
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Both animals have been at the park since they were two. Park organisers say they enjoy their new work.
Words by Liam Miller
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