Osh, Oakand Zoo's last remaining African elephant, arrives at new home in Tennessee

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The Oakland Zoo's last African elephant arrived at his new home on Monday!

New images of "Osh" show him at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee.













It's the country's largest natural-habitat refuge developed specifically for Asian and African elephants.



Photos below show "Osh" leaving the Oakland Zoo on October 16.





The initial announcement of his move was made in July.

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His handlers say the 46-hour trip went off without a hitch.





"Osh" snacked on celery beet pulp and watermelons, and arrived tired but eager to explore his new home!

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