Evelyn, LA Zoo's oldest ever gorilla, euthanized at 46

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Evelyn the western lowland gorilla was the oldest gorilla in the history of the Los Angeles Zoo. She was euthanized after 'experiencing health issues leading to a decline in her quality of life over the last couple of weeks,' the zoo announced.

Zoo, has been euthanized after "experiencing health issues leading to a decline in her quality of life over the last couple of weeks," the zoo announced Wednesday.

"We are all so deeply saddened over the loss of Evelyn," Tania Prebble, one of the zoo's animal keepers, said on the Twitter thread announcing the gorilla's passing. "I will always cherish the one-on-one moments I had with her. She will never be forgotten by her gorilla family, human family, nor her adoring zoo family."Zoo officials said Evelyn was known for her red hair and "independent and charismatic personality."

 

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