Elephants of Asia - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Zoo patrons view the elephants from a boardwalk over a marsh with an adjacent habitat for the sarus crane, the world’s tallest flying bird. Elephants have long played an important role in the cultural, artistic, and religious heritage of many Asian cultures.
Asian Elephant - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Elephants have been hunted illegally for their tusks (ivory), and much of their habitat has been destroyed. The Los Angeles Zoo participates in an Elephant Species Survival Plan. Asian elephants are found in forests and grasslands of Southeast Asia.
Recent Elephant Death at L.A. Zoo Renews Outcry Over Captivity
Feb 2, 2024 · The Los Angeles Zoo is under fire for its continual refusal to move its Asian elephants to a larger sanctuary, as studies suggest captivity is deadly.
LOS ANGELES ZOO MOURNS THE DEATH OF 53-YEAR-OLD ASIAN ELEPHANT …
Jan 4, 2024 · The Los Angeles Zoo family is mourning the loss of 53-year-old female Asian elephant Shaunzi. On Jan. 2, the Zoo’s two female elephants, Tina and Shaunzi, were in their habitat, the Thai Yard section of the Elephants of Asia.
R.I.P. Shaunzi. Second elephant in a year dies at L.A. Zoo - Los ...
Jan 5, 2024 · Shaunzi, a 53-year-old Asian elephant at the L.A. Zoo, was euthanized Wednesday. The death coincides with a planned vigil by activists for elephants who have died in captivity.
Ailing, 53-year-old female elephant euthanized at Los Angeles Zoo
Jan 5, 2024 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 53-year-old Asian elephant has been euthanized at the Los Angeles Zoo after she was unable to stand up, the zoo announced Thursday. Shaunzi, one of two female elephants at the zoo, was discovered unable to stand Tuesday night after she went down in the yard of her exhibit space.
Los Angeles Zoo mourns loss of 53-year-old Asian elephant …
Jan 4, 2024 · The Los Angeles Zoo is grieving the death of 53-year-old Asian elephant Shaunzi. Zoo staff observed that Shaunzi was unable to stand up in her exhibit at around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday...
Elephants of Asia - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Zoo patrons view the elephants from a boardwalk over a marsh with an adjacent habitat for the sarus crane, the world’s tallest flying bird. After years of planning and care, our elephant experts have now fully integrated the four members of the Elephants of Asia herd. Learn more.
Los Angeles Zoo mourns death of Asian elephant Shaunzi
Jan 4, 2024 · The Los Angeles Zoo is saying goodbye to Shaunzi, one of its Asian elephants who was humanely euthanized earlier this week at the age of 53. Around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Shaunzi was found on the...
Two L.A. Zoo elephants die in one year. City ... - Los Angeles Times
May 17, 2024 · After two L.A. Zoo elephants die in the span of one year, the City Council wants answers Jewel at the Los Angeles Zoo in 2020. She was euthanized in January 2023 at the age of 61.