PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Phoenix Zoo is mourning the loss of a beloved animal who captured the hearts of zookeepers and guests alike.
Indu, a 59-year-old Asian elephant, passed away on Thursday morning, zoo officials announced, surrounded by her dedicated care team. The zoo said veterinarians and keepers saw Indu’s health regress and “made the very difficult decision to humanely euthanize her.”
“Indu was a truly remarkable elephant who touched the hearts of everyone who had the privilege to know her,” Bert Castro, President and CEO of the Phoenix Zoo, said in a statement. “Her gentle spirit, intelligence and resilience inspired not only our staff but also the millions of guests who visited her over the years. Her legacy will live on through the stories we share, the connections she helped people form with wildlife and our continued commitment to the highest standards of animal care. She will be profoundly missed.”…