Lucy the Elephant

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The Edmonton Valley Zoo is home to a charming and precocious Asian elephant named Lucy, who has been the subject of great attention. Lucy was orphaned in Sri Lanka and was brought to the Edmonton Valley Zoo through partnership with the Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage and Colombo Zoo.

Lucy is often called a "people elephant", and her herd is her zoo family. She simply adores her caregivers who ensure that she's happy and healthy.

Lucy Health Update 2021

Lucy Assessment , Charles Gray - October 18 & 19, 2021
Veterinary Update , Dr. Oosterhuis - October 18 & 19, 2021
CAZA Variance Letter - December 10, 2021

Lucy's Health Updates 2019

Veterinary Update, Dr. Leguillette - November 24, 2019
CAZA Variance Approval Letter - October 5, 2019
Veterinary Update, Dr. Wiedner - September 16, 2019
Veterinary Update, Dr. Oosterhuis - September 16, 2019

Lucy's Health Updates 2018

Veterinary Update

Lucy's Health Updates 2016

View all of our past health and wellbeing updates for Lucy the elephant.

Lucy's Video Highlights

Lucy's 2021 Health Assessment

Two assessments from qualified, independent elephant experts were completed in the fall of 2021. As we do with each assessment, we asked these specialists for their professional opinion on moving Lucy to another facility and their perspectives on how to improve her home here in Edmonton.

Lucy's 2019 Health Assessments

Three independent veterinarians were brought in during the fall of 2019 to complete health assessments on Lucy.

Lucy's Health Update 2016

Lucy is continually monitored by the Edmonton Valley Zoo's veterinarian, as well as veterinarians brought in on consultation.

Lucy's Exercise & Diet

Lucy eats up to 80 pounds of food every day! It's important to be well-fueled for those long walks around the zoo, which help keep her mobile and active.

Lucy's Grooming

Lucy is continually monitored by the Edmonton Valley Zoo's veterinarian, as well as veterinarians brought in on consultation.

Lucy's Enrichment & Socialization

Did you know Lucy plays soccer and hide & seek? She loves to be in contact with her zookeepers!

For More Information

Edmonton Valley Zoo

13315 Buena Vista Road (87th Avenue)
PO Box 2359
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2R7

Telephone

In Edmonton: 311

Outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311

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