Trumpeting her new digs: Los Angeles Zoo debuts new elephant

Trumpeting her new digs: Los Angeles Zoo debuts new elephant | iNFOnews.ca
Asian elephant Shaunzi, the Zoo's newest elephant, kicks up dust while making her first appearance at the Los Angeles Zoo on Thursday, July 6, 2017. The 46-year-old Asian elephant came to Los Angeles from Fresno after its longtime companion died. Shaunzi, who was born in Thailand and spent years in a circus, was introduced to the public this week in the Elephants of Asia exhibit. The pachyderm was trucked 215 miles from Fresno Chaffee Zoo in a special crate last month. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

LOS ANGELES – Visitors are getting their first glimpses of Shaunzi, the Los Angeles Zoo’s newest elephant.

The 46-year-old Asian female elephant came to LA from Fresno after her longtime companion died.

Shaunzi, who was born in Thailand and spent years in a circus, was introduced to the public Thursday in the Elephants of Asia exhibit.

The pachyderm was trucked 215 miles from Fresno Chaffee Zoo in a special crate last month.

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