Controversy Erupts at the Bronx Zoo: Fate of Beloved Elephant Patty in Limbo In a shocking turn of events, the Bronx Zoo is considering a major change in its elephant exhibit with the potential transfer of 57-year-old Asian elephant Patty to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. This decision comes just months after the zoo's other beloved elephant, Happy, was euthanized due to age-related health issues. Patty's transfer has sparked concerns among animal welfare advocates, who fear that the move could be a sign of the zoo's shifting priorities when it comes to caring for its aging elephant population. As the zoo weighs its options, animal lovers are left wondering what the future holds for Patty, and whether she will find a new home that meets her needs.
The Bronx Zoo is weighing whether to transfer Patty, a 57-year-old Asian elephant, to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee just months after the zoo's other elephant, Happy, was euthanized.
