Former Auckland Zoo elephant experiences stillbirth in Australia

Monday 22 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 22 Dec 2025, 6:31pm

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Anjalee, an elephant that moved from Auckland Zoo to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, has suffered a stillbirth. Zoo keepers supported the animal through the labour process. Anjalee had originally relocated to Australia in 2022 to have calves.

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1. RNZMon 22 Dec 2025, 4:53pm

   Former Auckland Zoo elephant that moved across Tasman to have children has stillbirth (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 22 Dec 2025, 6:31pm

   Former Auckland Zoo elephant that moved across Tasman to have calves has stillbirth (opens in new tab)