Caring for the ‚Golden Girls,‘ CMZoo’s Aging African Elephant Herd – CMZoo https://www.cmzoo.org/news/archive/caring-for-the-golden-girls-cmzoos-aging-african-elephant-herd/
One of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s most specialized animal areas is the home of our beloved African elephant herd. Jambo (38), Malaika (35), Lucky (41), LouLou (38), Kimba (42) and Missy (51) make up the herd, and each has her own obstacles to face. Just like humans, the health of each elephant is individual, sometimes regardless . . .
“Some have weak limbs, or digestive issues, some have arthritis, some have issues