Obituaries
Massachusetts Zoo Mourns Death Of 66-Year-Old Elephant Ruth
Ruth entered hospice in October due to what the zoo described as "consistent, age-related decline in her mobility."
December 30, 2024
NEW BEDFORD – Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford is mourning the death of a 66-year-old elephant that has been an iconic member of the zoo for nearly 40 years.
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The zoo announced the death of Ruth, an Asian elephant who arrived at the facility in 1986 after spending part of her early years at Benson's Wild Animal Farm in Hudson until it was sold in the late 1970s. Ruth was then an "elephant for hire" until being confiscated by Animal Rescue League of Boston.
Ruth entered hospice in October due to what the zoo described as "consistent, age-related decline in her mobility."
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Ruth, an Asian elephant from the Buttonwood Park Zoo/Buttonwood Park Zoo/CBS Boston
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