Indianapolis Zoo euthanizes 47-year-old white rhino: 'Saying goodbye is never easy'

4 articles, oldest first.

1. WISH-TV Indianapolis

   Indianapolis Zoo says goodbye to iconic white rhino Gloria ↗ (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

   Published Aug 12, 2026

   WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

   INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Zoo announced Wednesday that it had to make a very tough decision recently. The zoo had to say goodbye to Gloria, a 47-year-old white rhinoceros who’s been a fixture in the Plains biome for the past 18 years.

2. WTHR Indianapolis

   'Saying goodbye is never easy' | Indianapolis Zoo rhino euthanized ↗ (opens WTHR Indianapolis)

   Published Aug 13, 2026

   WTHR Indianapolis's feed description

   The zoo announced that they decided to humanely euthanize white rhino Gloria, who had been living in the Plains biome of the zoo for the past 18 years.

3. Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)

   Indianapolis Zoo euthanizes 47-year-old white rhino: 'Saying goodbye is never easy' ↗ (opens Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW))

   Published Aug 13, 2026

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)'s feed description

   INDIANAPOLIS — A longtime fixture of the Indianapolis Zoo has departed her home in the plains biome for the final time. Gloria, a 47-year-old white rhinoceros, was euthanized recently by the zoo's veterinary team due to her declining quality of life and signs of distress.

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