OKC Zoo mourns loss of oldest Asian elephant, Rex

Oklahoma City Zoo euthanizes its oldest Asian elephant
The Oklahoma City Zoo announced on Tuesday that its oldest Asian elephant, Rex, has passed away. “Rex’s life and continuing legacy will not be forgotten. He was the cornerstone of the Oklahoma City Zoo’s elephant breeding program and the proud father of our three young females,
OKC Zoo bids farewell to its oldest Asian elephant
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is mourning the loss of Rex, its oldest Asian elephant, who was humanely euthanized on.
OKC Zoo euthanizes their oldest Asian Elephant
The big, beautiful creature was just 57. On average in the wild, male Asian Elephants live to be 60 to 70 years old. That said, Rex was the oldest Asian elephant at the OKC Zoo and one of the oldest males of this species in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ population.
OKC Zoo mourns loss of oldest Asian elephant, Rex, at 57
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden announced the passing of Rex, its oldest Asian elephant, who was humanely euthanized on January 14, 2025, due to decl
Spend time with the Rex the male Asian elephant at the Oklahoma City Zoo in these photos
Rex was brought to Oklahoma from Cambridge, Ontario from the African Lion Safari in 2011. Rex was humanely euthanized Jan. 14, 2025, the zoo reported.
OKC Zoo euthanizes its oldest asian elephant, Rex, due to declining health
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is saddened to announce the passing of its oldest Asian elephant, Rex, who was humanely euthanized on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
OKC Zoo euthanizes Asian elephant due to declining health, age-related issues
The Oklahoma City Zoo announced that an Asian elephant was euthanized on Tuesday due to declining health and age-related issues.
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