Phoenix Zoo's Asian elephant, Indu, dies

Phoenix Zoo Asian Elephant Indu Euthanized

The Phoenix Zoo euthanized its last elephant, Indu, at the age of 59 on Thursday. “Her gentle spirit, intelligence and resilience inspired not only our staff but also the millions of guests who visited her over the years,” Bert Castro, president and CEO of the Phoenix Zoo, said in a press release. “Her legacy will...

Phoenix Zoo's Asian elephant, Indu, dies

Indu, the Phoenix Zoo's Asian elephant, has died at the age of 59. She had health issues that became too much to manage. The zoo gave an emotional farewell to the beloved animal.

Indu, the Phoenix Zoo's last elephant, has died

Indu, an Asian elephant and longtime resident of the Phoenix Zoo, was humanely euthanized Thursday morning following a decline in health.

Indu the Asian Elephant - Phoenix Zoo

In memory of Indu The Arizona Center for Nature Conservation (ACNC)/Phoenix Zoo family is saddened to share the passing of 59-year-old female Asian elephant, Indu. Indu was undergoing treatment for chronic osteoarthritis and age-related illness. Her care team had been managing her conditions with daily medication as well as treatments such as hydrotherapy, laser therapy...