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Evelyn, LA Zoo’s Oldest Gorilla, is Euthanized at Age 46

December 7, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—Evelyn, a 46-year-old western lowland gorilla and the oldest gorilla in the history of the Los Angeles Zoo, has been euthanized after “experiencing health issues leading to a decline in her quality of life over the last couple of weeks,” the zoo announced Dec. 7. “We are heartbroken to share that animal care and…

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LA Zoo, Hollywood Honor the Late Betty White on 100th Birthday

January 18, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—The late actress Betty White was honored on Jan. 17—what would have been her 100th birthday—with an emotional tribute at the Los Angeles Zoo, where she was a trustee, donor, and honorary zookeeper, and at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, where fans gathered for photos with her wax likeness. “Something feels a little incomplete here today,…

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