Memorial Planned For National Zoo's Euthanized Elephant
Animal Rights Group Organizes Event
POSTED: 5:39 pm EST January 27,
2006
UPDATED: 6:37 pm EST January 27,
2006
WASHINGTON -- A memorial service will be held outside the National Zoo Saturday to mourn an Asian elephant.Toni, a 40-year-old Asian elephant, was euthanized Wednesday, after suffering for years from a leg injury and arthritis.Monks from the Wat Thai center in Silver Spring will offer a Buddhist blessing. Event organizers will hand out stickers that read, "I'm a friend of Toni, are you?" to shine light on the issue of large animals held in captivity.
National Zoo spokeswoman Pepper Long said no one mourns Toni more than the people who took care of her. Long also said the zoo soon plans to announce a major upgrade to its elephant facilities.
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