(CNN)Little Mac, Santa Barbara Zoo’s last elephant, has actually been euthanized after a series of health concerns, the zoo stated.
After 2 weeks of a sharp decrease in her health, the zoo chose to get in Little Mac into hospice care numerous days prior to her death.
“Unfortunately, we have actually been coming to grips with increasing medical issues that impact her health, habits, and general wellness.” Dr. Julie Barnes, the zoo’s director of animal care and health, stated in a press declaration before Little Mac’s death. “We held out hope that she would recover, however her bad days now significantly surpass her great days.”
Melinda Morgan-Stowell, a visitor service supervisor at the zoo, informed CNN Saturday that Little Mac was the last elephant the zoo will ever have.
Current policies need much more space than the zoo has, so the zoo’s elephant program and display will be completely closed, she stated.
