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The group is asking the Phoenix Zoo to instead move Indu to an elephant sanctuary. “At 59 years old, isolated Indu could still have many good years ahead if released to a sanctuary where she can ...
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Zoo euthanized its last elephant on Thursday. Indu, who spent most of her life in captivity, was 59. “Her gentle spirit, intelligence and resilience inspired not only our ...
The Phoenix Zoo, home to Indu, a female Asian elephant, has responded to claims that it is one of the worst zoos for elephants in North America. On Tuesday, nonprofit organization In Defense of ...
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Phoenix Zoo says a recent report detailing the list of the worst zoos for elephants in North America is flat-out wrong but plans to close the elephant exhibit.
Indu, an Asian elephant and longtime resident of the Phoenix Zoo, was humanely euthanized Thursday morning following a decline in health. Indu arrived at the Valley zoo in 1998 and was 59 at the ...
The Phoenix Zoo has announced the passing of their 59-year-old female Asian elephant, who had been with the zoo since 1998. Watch Now Menu Local National Weather Sports Traffic Watch Now ...
Indu, the Phoenix Zoo's 59-year-old Asian elephant, was humanely euthanized on May 8. She had some health conditions that became too much to manage, and her mobility was declining.
The Pheonix Zoo was also included on the list in 2021, when it ranked fourth-worst. This year, the Phoenix Zoo was ranked 10th worst. The worst-ranked zoo was the Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Sheena, Phoenix Zoo's Asian elephant, dies at age 50 Citing Indu’s solitary conditions, IDA placed the Phoenix Zoo at No. 10 on its 2024 list of the worst zoos for elephants in North America .
Indu, the Phoenix Zoo's 59-year-old Asian elephant, was humanely euthanized on May 8. She had some health conditions that became too much to manage, and her mobility was declining. PHOENIX - The ...
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Zoo announced Thursday the passing of Indu, the zoo’s 59-year-old female Asian elephant.Indu arrived at the Phoenix Zoo in 1998. “Indu was a truly remarkable elephant ...