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gazette.com > 10/14/2026 > cheyenne-mountain-zoo-mourns-loss-of-48-year-old-african-elephant-2

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo mourns loss of 48-year-old African elephant

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (334+ words) The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo announced its 48-year-old African elephant, Kimba, died on Monday, according to a news release. Kimba was the second oldest in the zoo’s herd of female African elephants and was considered geriatric for her species, the release…...


denverpost.com > 10/13/2026 > cheyenne-mountain-zoo-elephant-death-kimba

Kimba, an African elephant who lived at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for 45 years, has died

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (324+ words) Officials at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo this week put down Kimba, a 48-year-old African elephant that had lived at the Colorado Springs facility since 1981. Kimba, a 48-year-old African elephant, was euthanized Monday by officials at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo after…...


kfyrtv.com > 10/13/2026 > roosevelt-park-zoo-announces-passing-beloved-giraffe-kianga

Roosevelt Park Zoo announces passing of beloved giraffe Kianga

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (124+ words) MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – The Roosevelt Park Zoo announced the passing of its beloved matriarch giraffe, Kianga, at the age of 26. Leadership at the zoo says they planned a ‘Last Best Day’ for Kianga, filled with her favorite treats and the comfort…...


kktv.com > 10/13/2026 > cheyenne-mountain-zoo-mourns-loss-kimba-48-year-old-african-elephant-who-arrived-1981

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo mourns loss of Kimba, 48-year-old African elephant who arrived in 1981

3+ day, 38+ min ago   (323+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is remembering the incredible life of Kimba, a 48-year-old African elephant who passed away this week. According to zoo officials, Kimba was considered geriatric for an African elephant and was…...


krdo.com > news > 10/13/2026 > cheyenne-mountain-zoo-elephant-death

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo announces death of 48-year-old African elephant

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (271+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) says one of its African elephants, 48-year-old Kimba, has died. The CMZoo says it decided to humanely euthanize Kimba on Monday after she was suffering from lethargy and decreased appetite. They…...


kwch.com > 10/10/2026 > baby-giraffe-tanganyika-wildlife-park-joins-herd-after-months-intensive-care

Baby giraffe at Tanganyika Wildlife Park joins herd after months of intensive care

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (401+ words) GODDARD, Kan. (KWCH) - A miracle baby giraffe has joined her herd after months of intensive care. Earlier this year at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, a giraffe was born prematurely through C-section. She was named Milani. “Milani is very unique,…...


gazette.com > 10/09/2026 > cheyenne-mountain-zoos-oldest-giraffe-dies-3

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s oldest giraffe dies

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (171+ words) Amani, the oldest giraffe of the herd at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, died this week, according to a news release from the zoo. The 26-year-old female reticulated giraffe died Wednesday after “a quick decline in her health due to age-related issues,…...


denverpost.com > 10/09/2026 > denver-zoo-rhino-death-rupert

Rhino brought to Denver Zoo in May dies

1+ week, 47+ min ago   (299+ words) A greater one-horned rhinoceros at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance died Saturday after months of illness, zoo officials announced Thursday. Twelve-year-old Rupert arrived at the Denver Zoo in May from a zoo in San Diego. The Association of Zoos and…...


kwch.com > 10/09/2026 > sedgwick-county-zoo-mourns-loss-african-elephant-stephanie

Sedgwick County Zoo mourns loss of African Elephant Stephanie

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (105+ words) Stephanie arrived at the zoo in 1972 and served as the herd’s matriarch for generations. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Sedgwick County Zoo is mourning the loss of a zoo icon. Stephanie the African elephant has died at 55. Stephanie was the oldest…...


denverpost.com > 10/08/2026 > cheyenne-mountain-zoo-giraffe-amani-death

Amani — oldest giraffe at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo — euthanized at 26

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (205+ words) The Denver Post On the last day before her death, Amani the reticulated giraffe enjoyed her favorite things: eating lettuce from guests, hanging out with her best friend, Lakeisha, and munching on crackers. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo staffers euthanized Amani on…...