Tulsa Zoo’s first elephant dies at 67
TULSA, Okla. – Gunda, the Tulsa Zoo’s first elephant, died earlier this week, according to zoo officials. Zookeepers said she was experiencing a natural decline in her health because of her advanced age. Gunda arrived at the Tulsa Zoo in 1954 making her the longest resident at the zoo. She celebrated her 67th birthday last November, also making her among the oldest elephants in human care. The decision to humanely euthanize Gunda was made when animal care and veterinary staff determined […]