The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden announced the passing of Rex, its oldest Asian elephant, who was humanely euthanized on January 14, 2025, due to declining health from age-related issues.

OKC Zoo’s elephant curator. At 57, Rex was geriatric or at an advanced age near or beyond the average life expectancy for Asian elephants. He was one of the oldest male Asian elephants in the ...

Rex, an Asian elephant, was euthanized, an Oklahoma zoo said. Dr. Jennifer D. Screengrab from @Okczoo on Instagram A 57-year-old Asian elephant was euthanized following chronic pain, an Oklahoma ...

Asian elephant Rex. Image courtesy OKC Zoo. Asian elephant Rex. Image courtesy OKC Zoo. During his time at the Zoo, he fathered three calves, Achara, Kairavi and Rama, as part of an Association of ...