After a long and happy life at the Buttonwood Park Zoo, beloved Asian elephant Ruth passed away on Dec. 28, 2024 at the age of 66. Now the staff is monitoring Emily as she continues on without her friend.
In a Dec. 30 Facebook video from the BPZOO, Shara Rapoza, assistant director of Buttonwood Park Zoo and the elephants' longtime caregiver, shared updates about Emily since Ruth's passing.
"Emily seems to be transitioning well into being alone up at the barn right now. She was a little quiet the day afterwards, which is to be expected. However, she was still participating in the normal daily routine," Rapoza said.
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