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Evelyn, LA Zoo’s Oldest Gorilla, is Euthanized at Age 46

LOS ANGELES—Evelyn, a 46-year-old western lowland gorilla and the oldest gorilla in the history of the Los Angeles 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 Dec. 7. “We are heartbroken to share that animal care and…


LA Zoo, Hollywood Honor the Late Betty White on 100th Birthday

LOS ANGELES—The late actress Betty White was honored on Jan. 17—what would have been her 100th birthday—with an emotional tribute at the Los Angeles Zoo, where she was a trustee, donor, and honorary zookeeper, and at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, where fans gathered for photos with her wax likeness. “Something feels a little incomplete here today,…