Island Images: Elephants

Honolulu Zoo director Manuel Mollinedo smiles while holding a proclamation signed by Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle, right, that declared this month Hawaii Elephant Appreciation Month during the unveiling of the Honolulu Zoo's new Indian Elephant habitat for longtime resident pachyderms Mari and Vaigai on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 at the Honolulu Zoo in Waikiki.