Asian elephant who called Point Defiance Zoo home for nearly 3 decades passes away

Asian elephant Suki was euthanized on Saturday after a decline in her health over the past few weeks, according to the zoo.

TACOMA, Wash. — A beloved resident at Point Defiance Zoo passed away this weekend. Asian elephant Suki was euthanized on Saturday after a decline in her health over the past few weeks, according to the zoo. 

Suki called Point Defiance home for nearly three decades and was almost 60 years old. She was a favorite stop for many a visitor. Suki was the last elephant in captivity in the entire state of Washington. 

Formerly a circus elephant, Suki came to the Point

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