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Zoo Knoxville is heartbroken to announce that Dolly, the 56-year-old Southern white rhinoceros, has passed away. Dolly was born in 1968 in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park in South Africa and had called Zoo Knoxville home since 1976. As the oldest rhino in the United States, she was a beloved ambassador for her species and greatly contributed to the conservation and preservation efforts of zoos. She was one of the first white rhinos housed at Zoo Knoxville and was a very successful mother in raising 10 calves over her lifetime. Her care team had been managing age-related conditions for some time, but in recent days, her mobility declined significantly despite ongoing medical support. After careful evaluation, the veterinary team, in collaboration with specialists from The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, determined that there were no remaining treatment options that could maintain her quality of life. With her well-being as the top priority, the difficult decision was made to humanely euthanize Dolly. “This is an emotional time for everyone who has cared for and loved Dolly,” said Bill Street, President and CEO of Zoo Knoxville. “She was a remarkable animal, and her impact on this zoo and the people who have met her is immeasurable. Our priority was her comfort and dignity, and we take comfort in knowing she was surrounded by the people who knew her best.” According to statistics from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the median life expectancy of a Southern white rhino is 36.5 years. Dolly’s legacy will live on through the conservation efforts she contributed to and the many lives she touched. Zoo Knoxville extends its gratitude to the community for their support as we remember and celebrate her extraordinary life.

SF Zoo mourns the passing of Oscar Jonesy, the third oldest Western lowland gorilla in a US Zoo. Western lowland gorillas are listed as critically endangered by the IUCN, making Oscar an important icon of conversation at the Zoo. We invite visitors to honor his life by leaving flowers, cards, or drawings at the Jones Family Gorilla Preserve (please no balloons or food offerings).  Thank you for bringing joy and conservation education to millions of visitors over the past 20 years, Oscar. 📷: Rick Murphy, Marianne Hale, May Woon

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We are saddened to share the passing of Murphy, a 26-year-old Komodo dragon, who died on Dec. 23, 2024. The median life expectancy of a male Komodo dragon in human care is about 20 years. The Reptile Discovery Center team fondly remembers Murphy as an intelligent and charismatic individual, whose laid-back personality and gentle nature earned him “icon” status at the Zoo. According to keepers, Murphy enjoyed swimming in his pool and would often supervise keepers as they cleaned his exhibit space. Despite being a powerful dragon, Murphy's calm demeanor allowed the animal care team to share space with him when needed for veterinary treatments and health checks. He contributed greatly to the community of Komodo dragon caretakers’ knowledge of Komodo dragon biology, ecology, conservation and behavior, including research studies about how these giant monitor lizards play. Learn more about Murphy's remarkable life at Image descriptions: in the first image, Komodo dragon Murphy explores his yard. Credit: Mehgan Murphy, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. In the second image, Murphy flicks his long, forked tongue at the camera while lounging in his pool. Credit: Skip Brown, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

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