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  2. Zoo Knoxville - Wikipedia

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    Zoo Knoxville is notable for having bred the first two African elephants born in the Western Hemisphere in 1978. [3] The zoo also has bred more endangered red pandas than any other zoo in the world and is a leader in the breeding of endangered tortoises . [ 4 ]

  3. Tonka, Zoo Knoxville’s last remaining elephant, euthanized ...

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    Tonka, the last remaining African elephant at Zoo Knoxville, has died. The 46-year-old elephant was “humanely euthanized” May 8, according to the zoo.

  4. How Tonka, Zoo Knoxville's last elephant, made a big ... - AOL

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    Mike Fouraker, the general curator at Zoo Knoxville at the time, said that out of the 27 captured elephants, Tonka was the “pick of the bunch.” Tonka was immediately a crowd favorite.

  5. List of zoos in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Being the most visited zoo in the United States and in the world, for several years Disney's Animal Kingdom located in central Florida has had over 10 million visitors a year. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] This is an incomplete list of existing, reputable zoos in the United States .

  6. The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee - Wikipedia

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    The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee in Hohenwald, Tennessee, is a non-profit organization licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), and a member of both the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS).

  7. Need to get rid of those Bradford pear branches? Give it to ...

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    Zoo Knoxville's elephant and giraffes love to eat tree branches — even Bradford pear. The pile of sticks in your yard could be their next meal.

  8. Jack Hanna - Wikipedia

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    Jack Bushnell Hanna (born January 2, 1947) is an American retired zookeeper and director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.Commonly nicknamed "Jungle Jack", [3] he was director of the zoo from 1978 to 1992, and is viewed as largely responsible for elevating its quality and reputation.

  9. Elephants befriended each other in heartwarming Tennessee ...

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    Nosey the elephant was a “supportive” friend to Jana in her final days, the refuge said. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...