Latin American Elephant Population

Sustaining captive elephant populations has been not yet become a battle we are winning in the US, despite concerted efforts for almost 30 years. Are there attempts to breed in South America, or has the population become too old? Do you foresee elephants gradually disappearing in South and Central America?

 

Based on the current statistics, I foresee the population of Asian and African elephants to eventually die out in South America, and possibly Central America. There are a few elephants of reproductive age who could breed however, the number of post-reproductive individuals exceeds the number of potential breeding candidates for sustaining a viable population. However, the herd of African elephants at Africam Safari has the potential to grow a sustainable population of African elephants in Central America as the herd consists of, presumably, nine (three.six) unrelated young adults, and has produced at least three calves in the past two years. Ultimately, it's highly probable that the South American population of Asian and African elephants, and the Central American population of Asian elephants, will continue to decline but the Central American population of African elephants could become sustainable if Africam Safari continues their breeding program.

 

50-year-old asian cow Mara from Buenos Aires will move to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil.

 

To be perfectly honest as much as I like elephants I would prefer that they do eventually decline and are slowly phased out of zoos within South America as ageing individuals pass away (I would add hippos , rhinos , giraffe and most Asian and African ungulates to that category of animals that I would like to see eventually phased out too) .

I just think this would be far better for the future of zoos in the region in terms of this kind of natural phasing out of exotics and ABC species as it would free up a lot of space, funds / resources and focus for the ex-situ conservation of native species.

As the century grinds on and we begin to see and feel the impacts of climate change and rising threats of extinction we will need to mobilize our efforts heavily towards conserving our native biodiversity. Many species will need to be brought into captivity and managed ex-situ if they are to survive and there is less space and funding available to achieve this purpose when this is directed towards Asian and African megafauna.

That said I love watching Sandro and Raisa and I know that I will certainly miss them when they are gone.

 

It has been seven months since the Central and South American population of Asian and African elephants was updated and an overview of recent developments was published, so the following post will publicize the current census and the latest news.

Since the last overview, two (0.2.0) Asian elephants and one (0.1.0) African elephant have died, two (0.2.0) Asian elephants have been transferred, and three (0.3.0) Asian elephants and one (0.1.0) African elephant have impending transfers. In addition, the death of two (0.2.0) Asian elephants and one (0.1.0) African elephant from the previous overview have been included in this edition as additional information was published, or changes in the information were made, regarding their passing.

Since the last census, two (0.2.0) Asian elephants and five (1.3.1) African elephants have been added to the population. These individuals reside at Estrella Biopark México, Yumká Safari Park, Hacienda Nápoles Theme Park, and Africam Safari, respectively. The identity and status of these elephants were validated through the information collected from the sources provided below.

In addition, at least four African elephants (one adult bull, two adult cows, and one adolescent cow) have been identified at the Havana National Zoo. However, to my knowledge, the exact number, given names, definitive genders, and precise ages of the African elephants at the institution are not publicly known. Any assistance or information that could validate the identity and status of the African elephants at the Havana National Zoo is greatly appreciated.

Also, one (0.1.0) Asian elephant and one (0.1.0) African elephant have been removed from the population since the last census. These individuals resided at the Zulia Metropolitan Zoo and Hacienda Nápoles Theme Park, respectively. The status of these elephants were invalidated as one lacked any current status while the other lacked sources to prove its existence.

Currently, there are 33 (6.27.0) Asian elephants and 38 (14.23.1) African elephants in Central and South America. Of the 33 Asian elephants, 10 (3.7.0) reside at institutions in Central America while 23 (3.20.0) reside at institutions in South America. Also, of the 38 African elephants, 21 (8.12.1) reside at institutions in Central America while 17 (6.11.0) reside at institutions in South America. Due to the lack of definitive information, the 4 (1.3.0) African elephants at the Havana National Zoo were not included in the following data.

Legend:
Asian elephants - Light Green
African elephants - Dark Green

Spoiler: Overview

Spoiler: Deaths

47 year old 0.1 Gira passed away on February 28, 2019 at the Bararida Zoo.
Murieron la elefante "Gira" y el pony indio del zoológico de Barquisimeto | LaPatilla
Parque Bararida de Barquisimeto confirma muerte de elefanta Gira y poni Indio mientras usuarios lamentan lo ocurrido | El Impulso
Murió "Gira" elefante africano del Parque Zoológico y Botánico Bararida, de Barquisimeto | VPI TV

59 year old 0.1 Safari passed away on May 3, 2019 at the Zacango Ecopark.
Ayudan a morir a elefante 'Safari', en Parque Ecológico de Zacango | Eje Central
Muere Safari, elefante hembra del Parque Ecológico Zacango | Quadratín

37 year old 0.1 Pancha passed away on May 10, 2019 at the La Pastora Zoo.
Muere elefante en el parque La Pastora | Milenio
Muere 'Pancha' en La Pastora | POSTA
Muere la elefanta "Pancha en el zoológico La Pastora | IMPACTO MX

44 year old 0.1 Guida passed away on June 25, 2019 at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil.
In Memory of Guida - Global Sanctuary for Elephants

63 year old 0.1 Ramba passed away on December 26, 2019 at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil.
In Memory of Ramba - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
North, South, & Central American Database | AsianElephant.net

55 year old 0.1 Pink passed away on February 26, 2020 at the Sapucaia do Sul Zoo.
Morre a elefanta Pink, o animal mais antigo do Zoo de Sapucaia do Sul | Jornal VS
Com a morte de Pink, Zoo de Sapucaia fica sem elefantes | Diário de Canoas

Spoiler: Transfers

0.1 Ramba was relocated from the Chile Safari Park to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil on October 18, 2019.
Ramba - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
In Memory of Ramba - Global Sanctuary for Elephants

0.1 Lady was relocated from the Arruda Câmara Zoo to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil on November 29, 2019.
Lady - Global Sanctuary for Elephants

Spoiler: Impending Transfers

0.1 Mara of the Buenos Aires Ecopark will be relocated to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil in late March/early April of 2020 once she’s completed her 30-day quarantine period.
The rumors of another elephant coming to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil are true - Global Sanctuary for Elephants | Facebook
The News on Mara You Have Been Waiting For!! - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
Scott is With Mara in Buenos Aires - Global Sanctuary for Elephants

0.1 Pocha and 0.1 Guillermina of the Mendoza Ecopark will be relocated to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil in 2020 once a CITES permit is approved, and both elephants complete quarantine training and a 30-day in-house quarantine period.
Reflecting On the Past. Looking Forward to the Future - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
Mendoza4 Zoo Elephants Update - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
Pocha & Guillermina - Global Sanctuary for Elephants

0.1 Kenya of the Mendoza Ecopark will be relocated to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil in 2020 once her three yards are complete and a Brazilian license is obtained. Once those are done, a CITES permit must be approved and Kenya must complete her quarantine training before she can be relocated.
Reflecting On the Past. Looking Forward to the Future - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
Mendoza4 Zoo Elephants Update - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
Kenya - Global Sanctuary for Elephants

Spoiler: General

The status of 45 year old 0.1 Danu, an Asian elephant at the Zulia Metropolitan Zoo, is unknown. Because her last status update was in April of 2011 and recent sources state 1.0 Tony as the only elephant at the Zulia Metropolitan Zoo, Danu has been removed from the population.
Danu, an Asian elephant at Zulia Metropolitan Zoo | Elephant.se Database
Venezuelan zoo sacrifices animals to save others | TECH2

The identity of assumed 40 year old 0.1 Randy, an African elephant at Hacienda Nápoles Theme Park, is nonexistent. Because there are no primary sources that validate this individual’s existence and the identity of two African elephants named Junior and Rani were recently validated, Randy has been removed from the population.
Zoos in North & South America | EleWiki | Fandom
Primer elefante nacido en Colombia vivirá en hacienda que fue de Pablo Escobar | Diario El Mundo
Rani, Junior y Zimbabwe juntos por primera vez - Parque Tematico Hacienda Napoles | Facebook

Spoiler: Sources

Havana National Zoo - Boyeros, Havana, Cuba
• Zoologico Nacional de Cuba. Historias no contadas | YouTube
• Parque Zoológico Nacional de La Habana - Photos | Google Search
La Aurora Zoo - Guatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala
• Trompita, an Asian elephant at La Aurora Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Celebran 59 años de la elefanta Trompita en zoo de Guatemala | RFI
• Trompita the Asian elephant celebrates 58th birthday at Guatemalan zoo | Agencia EFE
Guadalajara Zoo - Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
• Ashanti, an African elephant at Guadalajara Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Kenia, an African elephant at Guadalajara Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Se asoma una nueva semana ¿listo para disfrutarla? - Zoológico Guadalajara | Facebook
Estrella Biopark México - San Juan Tuxtepec, México, Mexico
• Conozcan a las princesas de Bioparque: Pamy y Brama - Bioparque Estrella México | Facebook
• Pamy y Brama disfrutando del domingo de Safari - Bioparque Estrella México | Facebook
• Pamy y Brama los elefantes de Bioparque - Bioparque Estrella México | Facebook
• Bioparque Estrella "Elefantes y Jirafas" | YouTube
• Bioparque Estrella, donde comienza La aventura | Ruta al Aire Libre
Zacango Ecopark - Santa María Nativitas, México, Mexico
• Ted, an Asian elephant at Zacango Ecopark | Elephant.se Database
• Tami, an Asian elephant at Zacango Ecopark | Elephant.se Database
• Bireki, an Asian elephant at Zacango Ecopark | Elephant.se Database
• Circo Atayde | The Elephant Commentator
• Zacango da eutanasia a Safari | Milenio
San Juan de Aragón Zoo - Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, Mexico
• Ely, an African elephant at San Juan de Aragón Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• La oscura historia del último elefante de la Ciudad de México | Cultura Colectiva
• Ely, la elefanta que un grupo de ambientalistas quiere rescatar de un zoológico de la CMDX | Animal Político
Benito Juárez Zoo - Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico
• Chamberu, an Asian elephant at Benito Juárez Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• North, South, & Central American Database | AsianElephant.net
La Pastora Zoo - Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico
• Monty, an African elephant at La Pastora Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Monty es cosa seria y no se queda fuera del #dollypartonchallenge - Zoológico La Pastora | Facebook
Estrella Biopark Monterrey - Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico
• Congo, an African elephant at Bioparque Estrella | Elephant.se Database
• Coapa, an African elephant at Bioparque Estrella | Elephant.se Database
Africam Safari - Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
• Ramos, an Asian elephant at Africam Safari | Elephant.se Database
• Honney Ball, an Asian elephant at Africam Safari | Elephant.se Database
• India, an Asian elephant at Africam Safari | Elephant.se Database
• Video Promocional para Africam Safari | YouTube
• Grande, an African elephant at Africam Safari | Elephant.se Database
• Mediano, an African elephant at Africam Safari | Elephant.se Database
• Vampi, an African elephant at Africam Safari | Elephant.se Database
• Independiente, an African elephant at Africam Safari | Elephant.se Database
• Timida, an African elephant at Africam Safari | Elephant.se Database
• Lunar, an African elephant at Africam Safari | Elephant.se Database
• Bolita, an African elephant at Africam Safari | Elephant.se Database
• Ceja, an African elephant at Africam Safari | Elephant.se Database
• Lider, an African elephant at Africam Safari | Elephant.se Database
• Post #9 - Detailed information about the elephants at Africam? [Africam Safari] | ZooChat
• Nine young elephants find new home in Mexican zoo | The San Diego Union-Tribune
• Nine orphaned elephants arrive in Mexico | IOL News
• Sarabi, an African elephant at Africam Safari | Elephant.se Database
• Hoop, an African elephant at Africam Safari | Elephant.se Database
• African elephant calf born at Africam Safari wildlife park in Puebla | Mexico News Daily
• Hoop y Sarabi son los nombres de nuestros elefantes - Africam Safari | Facebook
• Post #11 - Detailed information about the elephants at Africam? [Africam Safari] | ZooChat
• Bienvenido el cuarto ternero a nuestra manada de elefantes africanos - Africam Safari | Facebook
Yumká Safari Park - Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico
• Tombo, el elefante del zoológico de Tabasco que pinta y busca novia | El Universal
• Tombo, el elefante artista que busca novia | El Sol de Sinaloa
• How does this elephant paint with its trunk? | YouTube
• Buscan novia a Tombo: YUMKÁ | Ahora Noticias
Juan A. Rivero Zoo - Mayagüez, Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico
• Mundi, an African elephant at Juan A. Rivero Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Mundi’s Move - Elephant Aid International
• Puerto Rican elephant expected to be first at Georgia sanctuary | USA Today
• Journey to transport Mundi from Puerto Rico to south Georgia will be 'incredibly complex' | Tallahassee Democrat
Buenos Aires Ecopark - Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Mara - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
• Des avocats plaident la cause des éléphantes du zoo de Buenos Aires | Europe 1
• Mara the elephant to leave Argentina for Brazil sanctuary | Richmond News
Luján Zoo - Luján, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Sharima, an Asian elephant at Luján Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• North, South, & Central American Database | AsianElephant.net
• Holidays in the Zoo! - Luján Zoo | Facebook
Mendoza Ecopark - Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina
• Tamy - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
• Tamy, an Asian elephant at Mendoza Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Pocha & Guillermina - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
• Pocha, an Asian elephant at Mendoza Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Guillermina, an Asian elephant at Mendoza Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Kenya - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
• Kenya, an African elephant at Mendoza Zoo | Elephant.se Database
Brasília Zoo - Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
• Chocolate, an African elephant at Brasília Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Belinha, an African elephant at Brasília Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Morre o elefante Babu, aos 25 anos, no Zoológico de Brasília | Correio Braziliense
Elephant Sanctuary Brazil - Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil
• Rana - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
• Lady - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
• Maia - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
Belo Horizonte Zoo - Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
• Jamba, an African elephant at Belo Horizonte Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Beré, an African elephant at Belo Horizonte Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Axé, an African elephant at Belo Horizonte Zoo | Elephant.se Database
Rio de Janeiro Zoo - Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Carla, an Asian elephant at Rio de Janeiro Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Koala, an Asian elephant at Rio de Janeiro Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Carla & Koala at Rio de Janeiro Zoo - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
• North, South, & Central American Database | AsianElephant.net
• Zoológico do Rio dobra produção de sorvetes para animais suportarem o verão | Agência Brasil
Beto Carrero World - Penha, Santa Catarina, Brazil
• Princess, an Asian elephant at Beto Carrero World | Elephant.se Database
• Tanya, an Asian elephant at Beto Carrero World | Elephant.se Database
• 2010 Asian Elephant Studbook - AZA Elephant TAG/SSP
• Elefanta do Beto Carrero participa de gravações de comercial no Parque da Cidade em Joinville | NSC Total
• Guarda-sol » Arquivo » Dá o pezinho? Veterinários treinam elefantes para tornar os tratamentos de saúde mais confortáveis no Beto Carrero
• Asian Elephants | Beto Carrero World | Stefan Lambauer | Flickr
Pomerode Zoo - Pomerode, Santa Catarina, Brazil
• Alika, an Asian elephant at Pomerode Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Kenya, an Asian elephant at Pomerode Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• North, South, & Central American Database | AsianElephant.net
• Animais de zoológico recebem cuidados especiais no verão | YouTube
Itatiba Zoo - Itatiba, São Paulo, Brazil
• Honey, an Asian elephant at Itatiba Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Bambi, an Asian elephant at Itatiba Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Já conheceu nossos elefantes asiáticos, Bambi e Honey? - Zooparque Itatiba | Facebook
Fábio Barreto Bosque Zoo - Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
• Mayson at Bosque Zoo - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
• Bambi at Bosque Zoo - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
• Santuário do Mato Grosso quer levar elefantas de Ribeirão | Jornal Tribuna Ribeirão
• Os dez moradores mais famosos do bosque de Ribeirão Preto | ACidade ON Ribeirão
• Mayson e Bambi entram em cena no Zoológico de Ribeirão Preto | Cidade de Ribeirão Preto
São Paulo Zoo - São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
• Hangun, an Asian elephant at São Paulo Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Serva, an Asian elephant at São Paulo Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• North, South, & Central American Database | AsianElephant.net
• Serva & Hangun - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
Quinzinho de Barros Zoo - Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
• Sandro, an Asian elephant at Sorocaba Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Raisa, an Asian elephant at Sorocaba Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• North, South, & Central American Database | AsianElephant.net
• Sandro & Raisa at Quinzinho De Barros Zoo - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
Chilean National Zoo - Santiago, Santiago, Chile
• Jumbo, an African elephant at Chilean National Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Protea, an African elephant at Chilean National Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Caption Only: Elephant discovers the pitfalls of mating | Deseret News
Hacienda Nápoles Theme Park - Puerto Triunfo, Antioquia, Colombia
• Zimbabwe, an African elephant at Hacienda Nápoles Theme Park | Elephant.se Database
• Primer elefante nacido en Colombia vivirá en hacienda que fue de Pablo Escobar | Diario El Mundo
• Rani, Junior y Zimbabwe juntos por primera vez - Parque Tematico Hacienda Napoles | Facebook
• Santuario de Elefantes – Parque Temático Hacienda Nápoles
Barranquilla Zoo - Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
• Chicago Vets Travel To Colombia To Save Elephant’s Tusk | NBC Chicago
• Brookfield Zoo veterinarian travels to Colombia for elephant operation | Chicago Parent
• #ElefanteAlDentista | YouTube
• Tantor el elefante rescatado de una Finca de Narcos y hoy está en el Zoológico de Barranquilla | YouTube
Ukumarí Biopark - Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
• Pirinolo, an African elephant at Ukumarí Biopark | Elephant.se Database
• Maggie, an African elephant at Ukumarí Biopark | Elephant.se Database
• Bioparque Ukumarí - Parte 1 (Sabana Africana)
• Comenzó una nueva vida para Pirinolo y las elefantas de Ukumarí | Pereira Prensa
• Elefantes africanos - Bioparque Ukumarí | Facebook
Zulia Metropolitan Zoo - Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
• Tony, an Asian elephant at Zulia Metropolitan Zoo | Elephant.se Database
• Venezuelan zoo sacrifices animals to save others | TECH2
• Zoológico del Zulia apaga este viernes sus 39 velitas | LeaNoticias

Spoiler: Population

Spoiler: Central America

Cuba
Havana National Zoo - Boyeros, Havana, Cuba
1.3.0 (4) Unknown

Guatemala
La Aurora Zoo - Guatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala
0.1 Trompita (WILD × WILD) 1961.00.00

Mexico
Guadalajara Zoo - Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
0.1 Ashanti (WILD × WILD) 1984.00.00
0.1 Kenia (WILD × WILD) 1984.00.00

Estrella Biopark México - San Juan Tuxtepec, México, Mexico
0.1 Brama (WILD × WILD) 1960.00.00
0.1 Pamy (WILD × WILD) 1966.00.00

Zacango Ecopark - Santa María Nativitas, México, Mexico
1.0 Ted (WILD × WILD) 1962.00.00
0.1 Tami (WILD × WILD) 1960.00.00
0.1 Bireki (Ramos × Tanya) 1991.09.16

San Juan de Aragón Zoo - Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, Mexico
0.1 Ely (WILD × WILD) 1982.00.00

Benito Juárez Zoo - Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico
1.0 Chamberu (WILD × WILD) 1962.00.00

La Pastora Zoo - Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico
1.0 Monty (Pancho × Pancha) 2006.05.30

Estrella Biopark Monterrey - Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico
1.0 Congo (WILD × WILD) 1991.00.00
0.1 Coapa (WILD × WILD) 1982.00.00

Africam Safari - Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
1.0 Ramos (WILD × WILD) 1974.00.00
0.1 Honney Ball (WILD × WILD) 1961.00.00
0.1 India (WILD × WILD) 1970.00.00
1.0 Grande (WILD × WILD) 2003.00.00
1.0 Mediano (WILD × WILD) 2004.00.00
1.0 Vampi (WILD × WILD) 2008.00.00
1.0 Sarabi (Unknown × Lider) 2017.05.16
1.0 Hoop (Unknown × Independiente) 2017.09.00
0.1 Independiente (WILD × WILD) 2005.00.00
0.1 Timida (WILD × WILD) 2006.00.00
0.1 Lunar (WILD × WILD) 2007.00.00
0.1 Bolita (WILD × WILD) 2008.00.00
0.1 Ceja (WILD × WILD) 2008.00.00
0.1 Lider (WILD × WILD) 2008.00.00
0.1 Unknown (Unknown × Unknown) 2018.05.00
0.0 Unknown (Unknown × Unknown) 2019.11.28

Yumká Safari Park - Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico
1.0 Tombo (WILD × WILD) 1992.00.00

Puerto Rico
Juan A. Rivero Zoo - Mayagüez, Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico
0.1 Mundi (WILD × WILD) 1983.00.00

Spoiler: South America

Argentina
Buenos Aires Ecopark - Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
0.1 Mara (WILD × WILD) 1964.00.00
0.1 Kuki (WILD × WILD) 1982.00.00
0.1 Pupi (WILD × WILD) 1984.00.00

Luján Zoo - Luján, Buenos Aires, Argentina
0.1 Sharima (WILD × WILD) 1995.00.00

Mendoza Ecopark - Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina
1.0 Tamy (WILD × WILD) 1970.00.00
0.1 Pocha (WILD × WILD) 1973.00.00
0.1 Guillermina (Tamy × Pocha) 1998.11.19
0.1 Kenya (WILD × WILD) 1985.00.00

Brazil
Brasília Zoo - Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
1.0 Chocolate (Joca × Beré) 1992.04.19
0.1 Belinha (WILD × WILD) 1993.00.00

Elephant Sanctuary Brazil - Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil
0.1 Rana (WILD × WILD) 1962.00.00
0.1 Lady (WILD × WILD) 1971.00.00
0.1 Maia (WILD × WILD) 1973.00.00

Belo Horizonte Zoo - Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.0 Jamba (WILD × WILD) 1996.00.00
0.1 Beré (WILD × WILD) 1975.00.00
0.1 Axé (Joca × Beré) 1987.07.06

Rio de Janeiro Zoo - Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
0.1 Carla (WILD × WILD) 1963.00.00
0.1 Koala (WILD × WILD) 1964.00.00

Beto Carrero World - Penha, Santa Catarina, Brazil
0.1 Princess (WILD × WILD) 1952.00.00
0.1 Tanya (Vance × Mala) 1992.04.04

Pomerode Zoo - Pomerode, Santa Catarina, Brazil
0.1 Alika (WILD × WILD) 1965.00.00
0.1 Kenya (WILD × WILD) 1965.00.00

Itatiba Zoo - Itatiba, São Paulo, Brazil
0.1 Honey (WILD × WILD) 1958.00.00
0.1 Bambi (WILD × WILD) 1967.00.00

Fábio Barreto Bosque Zoo - Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
0.1 Mayson (WILD × WILD) 1973.00.00
0.1 Bambi (WILD × WILD) 1978.00.00

São Paulo Zoo - São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
0.1 Hangun (WILD × WILD) 1963.00.00
0.1 Serva (WILD × WILD) 1963.00.00

Quinzinho de Barros Zoo - Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
1.0 Sandro (WILD × WILD) 1971.00.00
0.1 Raisa (WILD × WILD) 1971.00.00

Chile
Chilean National Zoo - Santiago, Santiago, Chile
1.0 Jumbo (WILD × WILD) 1987.00.00
0.1 Protea (WILD × WILD) 1988.00.00

Columbia
Hacienda Nápoles Theme Park - Puerto Triunfo, Antioquia, Colombia
1.0 Zimbabwe (Pirinolo × Maggie) 2006.12.12
0.1 Junior (WILD × WILD) 1980.00.00
0.1 Rani (WILD × WILD) 1984.00.00

Barranquilla Zoo - Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
1.0 Tantor (WILD × WILD) 1965.00.00

Ukumarí Biopark - Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
1.0 Pirinolo (WILD × WILD) 1976.00.00
0.1 Maggie (WILD × WILD) 1978.00.00
0.1 Kim (WILD × WILD) 1980.00.00

Venezuela
Zulia Metropolitan Zoo - Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
1.0 Tony (WILD × WILD) 1970.00.00

Any assistance or information that could improve the validity of the data posted to this thread is greatly appreciated.

 

It's official! Mara, the Asian elephant, is on the road to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil! She departed from the Buenos Aries Ecopark on May 9th and crossed the border between Argentina and Brazil on May 11th. Her relocation, which was originally anticipated for late March/early April, was postponed in late March as the border between the two countries was temporarily closed due to COVID-19. Fortunately, however, the transport team in Argentina and Brazil were recently given the authorization to relocate Mara. The Argentine team transported Mara to the border where Scott and the Brazilian team then took responsibility for transporting Mara the rest of the way. Mara is expected to arrive at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil by mid-week this week.

Mara's Journey to Sanctuary has begun!! | Global Sanctuary for Elephants
Video Update on Mara and Sanctuary Life | Global Sanctuary for Elephants
Rescue Mara | Global Sanctuary for Elephants

 

It will be better that way. She will receive much better care in the sanctuary and the two African cows in Buenos Aires will have a little more space (but it is still not enough).

 

Mara the rescued circus elephant retires to Brazil
Mara has already arrived at the sanctuary.

 

While I do agree that Kuki and Pupi, the remaining elephants at the Buenos Aries Ecopark, will now have greater freedom in Mara's absence, such as having access to the outdoor enclosure and the indoor holding area at the same time, I don't necessarily agree that Mara will receive "better" care at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil than she did at the Buenos Aires Ecopark. Before her relocation, Mara received exceptional care and unconditional love from her caregivers and veterinarians at the Buenos Aries Ecopark, some of whom had worked with her for years, just as she will from the caregivers and veterinarians at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil. What differentiates the Buenos Aires Ecopark from Elephant Sanctuary Brazil is the latter of the two's ability to provide Mara with greater environmental stimuli and companionship with others of her species. Even though sanctuary is the ideal place for captive elephants to live out their twilight years, one has to also consider the care and love they received from their former caregivers prior to sanctuary.

0.1 Mara arrived at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil on May 13, 2020 after a 1710 mile (2752 km) journey from the Buenos Aries Ecopark.

Welcome Home, Mara!! | Global Sanctuary for Elephants

Since her arrival, Mara has been exploring her new surroundings and settling into sanctuary life quite well. In addition, Mara has since been introduced to Rana, one of the sanctuary's resident elephants. After a successful introduction with a barrier in between them, Mara and Rana were given the opportunity to share the same space, and the two of them have since developed a strong affinity for one another. Mara has also been introduced to Maia, another resident elephant at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil. Even though Mara hasn't befriended Maia as quickly as she did with Rana, interactions between the two of them have been positive. In addition to Rana and Maia sharing the same space as Mara, Lady, the third resident elephant at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, has too. However, Lady has kept her distance so she and Mara have yet to interact with one another.

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Since the Buenos Aires Ecopark is looking to rehome Kuki and Pupi as well, and Elephant Sanctuary Brazil has nearly completed the female African elephant habitat, would Elephant Sanctuary Brazil consider taking in Kuki and Pupi to provide them with a forever home (and sanctuary), in addition to companionship for Kenya, the African elephant that's being relocated from the Mendoza Ecopark in the near future?

 

I didn't know that Buenos Aires also wanted to get Kuki and Pupi away. I think it is very likely that in the end they will also go to the sanctuary. Mendoza also plans to move all elephants to the sanctuary. I think if Kuki and Pupi move, there is no other option in South America either than sanctuary. (Other elephant enclosures are also mostly bad).

 

Beautiful drone footage of the Elephant Sanctuary Brazil.

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Elephant sanctuary Brazil will also receive both other cows from Buenos Aires. These are two African cows, Kuky and Pupy. But first they have to complete the fencing exhibit and bring Kenya from Mendoza, then it will be Kuka and Pupa's turn.

 

I have just noticed that the 2 female african elephants at Leon zoo in Guanajuato Mexico are not mencioned here at all.

 

Thank you for bringing this to my attention, @carlos55. I was unaware that the León Zoo has elephants. Based on the following information: Parque Zoológico de León Elefante africano & David y Mara - Zoológico de León | Facebook, the León Zoo has two African elephants, however, one of them is a cow while the other is a bull.

León Zoo - León, Guanajuato, Mexico
1.0 David (WILD × WILD) 1980.00.00
0.1 Mara (WILD × WILD) 1980.00.00

If there are any other elephants that reside at an institution in Central or South America that are not listed in the current population of Post #25, please feel free to contribute to the thread as any assistance or information that could improve the data would be greatly appreciated.

 

49-year-old 0.1 Maia passed away on February 8, 2020, at the Asunción Zoo.

Muere a los 49 años la elefanta Maia, emblema del Zoológico de Asunción - Nacionales - ABC Color

Two bull African elephants were born on August 1, 2020, and August 8, 2020, at Africam Safari. The calf born August 1 has either yet to be named or his name has not been made public. The mother and father of this calf are Lider and Grande, respectively. The calf born August 8 was named Zoom. The father of this calf is Grande but the mother is unknown.

Nace un elefante en el Africam Safari y está por nacer otro - Diario El Mundo
VIDEO: Nace bebé elefante en Africam Safari | Los Tubos
Mexican zoo live-streams birth of elephant named 'Zoom' - Environment - The Jakarta Post
Con Zoom, crece la manada de elefantes de Africam Safari, que consolida su labor de reproducción de la especie - Puebla - Cultura

57-year-old 0.1 Carla passed away on September 23, 2020, at the Rio de Janeiro Zoo.

Carla & Koala at the Rio de Janeiro Zoo - Global Sanctuary for Elephants
Elefanta que ficou conhecida em SC após fugir de zoológico morre no Rio de Janeiro | OCP News

0.1 Bambi was relocated from the Fábio Barreto Bosque Zoo to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil on September 26, 2020.

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It has been seven months since the Central and South American population of Asian and African elephants was updated so the following post will publicize the current census.

Currently, there are 32 (6.26.0) Asian elephants and 42 (17.25.0) African elephants in Central and South America. Of the 32 Asian elephants, 10 (3.7.0) reside at 5 institutions in Central America and 22 (3.19.0) reside at 11 institutions in South America. Of the 42 African elephants, 25 (11.14.0) reside at 8 institutions in Central America and 17 (6.11.0) reside at 8 institutions in South America.

Legend:
Asian elephants - Light Green
African elephants - Dark Green

Spoiler: Population

Spoiler: Central America

Guatemala
La Aurora Zoo - Guatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala
0.1 Trompita (WILD × WILD) 1961.00.00

Mexico
León Zoo - León, Guanajuato, Mexico
1.0 David (WILD × WILD) 1980.00.00
0.1 Mara (WILD × WILD) 1980.00.00

Guadalajara Zoo - Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
0.1 Ashanti (WILD × WILD) 1984.00.00
0.1 Kenia (WILD × WILD) 1984.00.00

Estrella Biopark México - San Juan Tuxtepec, México, Mexico
0.1 Brama (WILD × WILD) 1960.00.00
0.1 Pamy (WILD × WILD) 1966.00.00

Zacango Ecopark - Santa María Nativitas, México, Mexico
1.0 Ted (WILD × WILD) 1962.00.00
0.1 Tami (WILD × WILD) 1960.00.00
0.1 Bireki (Ramos × Tanya) 1991.09.16

San Juan de Aragón Zoo - Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, Mexico
0.1 Ely (WILD × WILD) 1982.00.00

Benito Juárez Zoo - Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico
1.0 Chamberu (WILD × WILD) 1962.00.00

La Pastora Zoo - Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico
1.0 Monty (Pancho × Pancha) 2006.05.30

Estrella Biopark Monterrey - Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico
1.0 Congo (WILD × WILD) 1991.00.00
0.1 Coapa (WILD × WILD) 1982.00.00

Africam Safari - Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
1.0 Ramos (WILD × WILD) 1974.00.00
0.1 Honney Ball (WILD × WILD) 1961.00.00
0.1 India (WILD × WILD) 1970.00.00
1.0 Grande (WILD × WILD) 2003.00.00
1.0 Mediano (WILD × WILD) 2004.00.00
1.0 Chico (WILD × WILD) 2008.00.00
1.0 Sarabi (Grande × Lider) 2017.05.16
1.0 Hoop (Unknown × Independiente) 2017.08.29
1.0 Unknown (Grande × Lider) 2020.08.01
1.0 Zoom (Grande × Unknown) 2020.08.08
0.1 Independiente (WILD × WILD) 2005.00.00
0.1 Timida (WILD × WILD) 2006.00.00
0.1 Lunar (WILD × WILD) 2007.00.00
0.1 Bolita (WILD × WILD) 2008.00.00
0.1 Ceja (WILD × WILD) 2008.00.00
0.1 Lider (WILD × WILD) 2008.00.00
0.1 Kibili (Unknown × Timida) 2018.08.10
0.1 Unknown (Unknown × Ceja) 2019.11.28

Yumká Safari Park - Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico
1.0 Tombo (WILD × WILD) 1992.00.00

Puerto Rico
Juan A. Rivero Zoo - Mayagüez, Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico
0.1 Mundi (WILD × WILD) 1983.00.00

Spoiler: South America

Argentina
Buenos Aires Ecopark - Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
0.1 Kuki (WILD × WILD) 1982.00.00
0.1 Pupi (WILD × WILD) 1984.00.00

Luján Zoo - Luján, Buenos Aires, Argentina
0.1 Sharima (WILD × WILD) 1995.00.00

Mendoza Ecopark - Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina
1.0 Tamy (WILD × WILD) 1970.00.00
0.1 Pocha (WILD × WILD) 1973.00.00
0.1 Guillermina (Tamy × Pocha) 1998.11.19
0.1 Kenya (WILD × WILD) 1985.00.00

Brazil
Brasília Zoo - Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
1.0 Chocolate (Joca × Beré) 1992.04.19
0.1 Belinha (WILD × WILD) 1993.00.00

Elephant Sanctuary Brazil - Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil
0.1 Rana (WILD × WILD) 1958.00.00
0.1 Bambi (WILD × WILD) 1962.00.00
0.1 Mara (WILD × WILD) 1964.00.00
0.1 Lady (WILD × WILD) 1971.00.00
0.1 Maia (WILD × WILD) 1973.00.00

Belo Horizonte Zoo - Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1.0 Jamba (WILD × WILD) 1996.00.00
0.1 Beré (WILD × WILD) 1975.00.00
0.1 Axé (Joca × Beré) 1987.07.06

Rio de Janeiro Zoo - Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
0.1 Koala (WILD × WILD) 1964.00.00

Beto Carrero World - Penha, Santa Catarina, Brazil
0.1 Princess (WILD × WILD) 1952.00.00
0.1 Tanya (Vance × Mala) 1992.04.04

Pomerode Zoo - Pomerode, Santa Catarina, Brazil
0.1 Alika (WILD × WILD) 1965.00.00
0.1 Kenya (WILD × WILD) 1965.00.00

Itatiba Zoo - Itatiba, São Paulo, Brazil
0.1 Honey (WILD × WILD) 1958.00.00
0.1 Bambi (WILD × WILD) 1967.00.00

Fábio Barreto Bosque Zoo - Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
0.1 Maison (WILD × WILD) 1973.00.00

São Paulo Zoo - São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
0.1 Hangun (WILD × WILD) 1963.00.00
0.1 Serva (WILD × WILD) 1963.00.00

Quinzinho de Barros Zoo - Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
1.0 Sandro (WILD × WILD) 1971.00.00
0.1 Raisa (WILD × WILD) 1971.00.00

Chile
Chilean National Zoo - Santiago, Santiago, Chile
1.0 Jumbo (WILD × WILD) 1987.00.00
0.1 Protea (WILD × WILD) 1988.00.00

Columbia
Hacienda Nápoles Theme Park - Puerto Triunfo, Antioquia, Colombia
1.0 Zimbabwe (Pirinolo × Maggie) 2006.12.12
0.1 Junior (WILD × WILD) 1980.00.00
0.1 Rani (WILD × WILD) 1984.00.00

Barranquilla Zoo - Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
1.0 Tantor (WILD × WILD) 1965.00.00

Ukumarí Biopark - Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
1.0 Pirinolo (WILD × WILD) 1976.00.00
0.1 Maggie (WILD × WILD) 1978.00.00
0.1 Kim (WILD × WILD) 1980.00.00

Venezuela
Zulia Metropolitan Zoo - Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
1.0 Tony (WILD × WILD) 1970.00.00

Spoiler: Uncertain Population

Cuba
Havana National Zoo - Boyeros, Havana, Cuba
1.3.0 (4) Unknown

 

European EEP is now looking for a place for at least 14 growing Asian bulls within next years. Maybe Central or South American zoos can take some?

Technically, within a next decade, Europe could start exporting Asian elephants, as long as the receiving institutions have modern enclosures and will take equal number or more bulls than cows.

 

They are absolutely not needed and that would not be a good idea at all IMO.

There is a need to focus on native species and biodiversity conservation in this region of the world within zoos.

Obtaining elephants should just not be a priority for zoos here but no doubt some zoos will try to attempt this.

 

Unfortunately, the numbers have gone down. Haisa (F), from the Sorocaba zoo has passed away. She had lived there since 1995. Now Sandro is all by himself. I hope he goes to Rio de Janeiro, since Koala, the female living at the Biopark, is alone as well.

 

This is quite a shock, I didn't hear about this yet, poor old Haisa...

Very sad for Sandro too as he is alone now after so many years together with Haisa.