Why did the Louisville Zoo get rid of the train?
Why did the Louisville Zoo get rid of the train? A previous model of trains used at the Louisville Zoo in 2008. Louisville Zoo officials say the decision to sell the trains was ultimately a financial one. The Zoo does not have the money necessary to bring them back to life, and the sale could help fund future improvements.
What happened to Lily the elephant?
Lily, a sweet young elephant who didn't deserve to be born into a life of captivity, tragically passed away just one day before her sixth birthday, reportedly due to complications from a strain of herpes virus. Lily was a product of the Oregon Zoo's aggressive breeding program.
Is the Louisville Zoo giraffe stillborn?
The calf was delivered stillborn at 2:52 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, after two and a half hours of active labor. Five-year-old Kianga had not shown any signs of complications during her 15-month pregnancy.
What happened to Minnie the elephant?
We do know that, as of March of 2023, Minnie is still alive. The last USDA inspection conducted on the Commerford Zoo property was on March 9, 2023 and she was noted as being present during the inspection. Of course, that she is alive doesn't mean she is actually living.