Which New York zoo has elephants?

More On: bronx zoo The Bronx Zoo features two elephants, Happy and Patty, who live separately along an acre each. Hanif tweeted she's “proud to introduce” a bill “to finally ban elephant capacity in New York City because “studies have shown elephants are emotionally complex and suffer deeply in inadequate enclosures.”



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In 2006, the Bronx Zoo announced no further elephants would be acquired, a measure taken by other zoos after calls from the public and animal experts stated that elephants do not belong in captivity thus affecting their natural behaviors as social creatures.

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Three female African elephants reside at Seneca Park Zoo. Genny C and Lilac were born in South Africa in 1977 and 1978, respectively, and came to live at the Zoo in 1979. Moki was born in Zimbabwe in 1982 and joined the Zoo family in April 2015.

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Officials made the decision to “humanely” euthanize the 37-year-old elephant. There were no signs that Penny was ailing, according to zoo officials. That was not the case in December of 2016, when another of the zoo's elephants that was suffering from medical issues was euthanized, The State reported.

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The Safari Park's elephant habitats spread out over six acres, divided into two main yards, providing all the elephants with opportunities for social interaction and with inviting space. With nine African elephants, there's always something happening!

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After 25 years at Lion Country Safari, the peaceful pachyderms are moving to other elephant-friendly places in the United States.

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Bronx Zoo operator apologizes for racist display of African man in 1906. Ota Benga, a Central African man, was put on display in the monkey house in 1906 before Black ministers brought the disgraceful incident to an end, the zoo operator said.

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Our two Asian elephants Jothi (age 36) and Surapa (age 35) will be moving to the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, La this Fall. The Buffalo Zoo made the decision because we have a responsibility to make sure all of our animals receive the best quality of care, especially as they age.

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Closure Information This action is being taken as city and state leaders have called on businesses to voluntarily close to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19; and following declarations of states of emergency in the United States, New York State and New York City.

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Our 6 Favorite Elephant Interactions
  • Nairobi, Kenya. ...
  • Samburu N.P., Kenya. ...
  • The Elephant Camp – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. ...
  • Stanley's Camp – Okavango Delta, Botswana. ...
  • Abu Camp – Okavango Delta, Botswana. ...
  • Jabulani – Kruger, South Africa.


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Best Places to See Elephants in Africa
  • Northern Safari Circuit - Tanzania (East Africa)
  • Samburu National Park - Kenya (East Africa)
  • Etosha National Park - Namibia (Southern Africa)
  • Addo Elephant National Park - South Africa (Southern Africa)
  • Ruaha National Park - Tanzania (East Africa)


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1. Bronx Zoo. This zoo is largest among all other zoos in New York. It is established in 250 acres of land and has 750 species to display.

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The Sedgwick County Zoo has an African-themed village near the African Veldt section that houses all of the elephants. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the Sedgwick County Zoo has the third-largest elephant habitat in the U.S. The African elephants at the zoo roam freely across more than five acres of space.

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You can have a unique experience with an elephant at 72 AZA-accredited zoos. Visit any of these AZA-accredited zoos today to learn more about elephants, how the zoo is contributing to conservation and what you can do to help.

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