55-year-old Asian elephant Sophie at Little Rock Zoo euthanized, zoo temporarily closed for necropsy.
The Little Rock Zoo has temporarily closed following the euthanasia of Sophie, an Asian elephant who had been receiving hospice care for chronic pyometra. At approximately 55 years old, Sophie exceeded the typical life expectancy for her species. The closure allows staff to conduct a necropsy. The zoo encourages donations in her memory, benefiting both the Arkansas Zoological Foundation and Asian Elephant Support, a conservation non-profit.
October 28, 2024
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