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Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Ready to Read: Baby Elephant at the Zoo

Season 17 Episode 56 | 28m 17s

How zookeepers raise a baby elephant; King Friday wants to know what's inside Mayor Maggie's backpack.

Aired: 08/27/00 | Expires: 09/04/18
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