2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant, made her debut in the Elephant Community Center today. She arrived at the Zoo on May 22 and spent 30 days in quarantine per standard procedure. Introductions between Bozie and her two female companions—Ambika (65) and Shanthi (38)—continue to go well, according to Elephant Trails Curator… Read the full press release
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Smithsonian National Zoo welcomes Asian Elephant, Bozie!
ZOO’S HERD GROWS TO FOUR ELEPHANTS 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Animal care staff at the National Zoo welcomed a new resident to Elephant Trails May 22—Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant. She arrived safely at approximately 3:30 p.m. and is now in quarantine for approximately 30 days. Along with Elephant Manager Marie Galloway, Zoo Veterinarian Nancy… Read the full press release
Smithsonian’s National Zoo To Welcome New Asian Elephant Into The Zoo’s Existing Herd
2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The National Zoo will soon welcome Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant, into the Zoo’s existing herd. She will be on loan from the Baton Rouge Zoo. Bozie’s last companion at the Baton Rouge Zoo died in March. Elephants are social species and to meet Association of Zoos and Aquariums standards, both… Read the full press release