Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Delhi Zoo's African Elephant Shankar Dies at 29
Shankar, a 29-year-old African elephant at the Delhi Zoo, died on Wednesday.
He had been at the zoo for 27 years.
On Wednesday morning, he showed signs of illness, and vets treated him.
Shankar then collapsed and died that evening.
An investigation involving experts will determine the cause of death.
Shankar, the only African elephant at Delhi Zoo, died on Wednesday.
The 29-year-old elephant's death is under investigation.
Shankar showed no signs of illness until Wednesday morning.
Veterinarians provided treatment after noting he ate fewer leaves and had loose motion.
Shankar died around 8 p.m. despite emergency treatment.
- Who
- Shankar, an African elephant
- What
- Died
- When
- September 17, 2025
- Where
- Delhi Zoo
- Why
- Under investigation
- Elephant's Name
- Shankar
- Age
- 29 years old
- Date of Death
- September 17, 2025
- Years at Delhi Zoo
- 27
- Origin
- Zimbabwe
- Cause of Death
- Under investigation
Sources
In solitary confinement for 13 yrs, African jumbo dies in Delhi zoo
Delhi zoo's lone African elephant dies, investigation ordered - Telegraph India
African elephant’s dies suddenly in Delhi zoo, probe ordered
Delhi zoo’s lone African elephant dies, probe ordered
Delhi Zoo's Lone African Elephant Dies At 29, Probe Ordered
Delhi Zoo’s Gentle Giant, Shankar The African Elephant, Passes Away At 29
Delhi Zoo’s lone African Elephant, Shankar dies at a young age of 29
