Relocated elephants from Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus (Blue Unit) in United States


Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus (Blue Unit) had previously 53 elephants relocated to new location.
Nr Sex Species Name Id Status Arrival
Departure		 Present locationImport
1 † ♂ LA - Hatari (Billy)
SSP id: 122
 dead: Born wild 1972 Dead: 1987, 15 yrs Reason: euthanised: 1978-00-00
1980-00-00		 Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Retirement Farm 1974
2 † ♀ EM - Roma
SSP id: 191
 dead: Born wild 1960 Dead: 2004-10-08, 44 yrs Reason: euthanised: osteoarthritis, tuberculosis 1969-00-00
 Two Tails Ranch 1963
3 † ♂ EM - Tommy
 dead: Born wild 1944 Dead: 2002-12-21, 58 yrs Reason: euthanised: 1986-00-00
1998-09-03		 Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Retirement Farm 1947
4 ♀ EM - Asha
SSP id: 540
 FC: Born captive-born 2002-03-05 2002-03-05
2015-09-28		 White Oak Conservation
5 † ♀ EM - Nicole
SSP id: 196
 dead: Born unknown 1976 Dead: 2023-04-20, 47 yrs Reason: unknown: 2001-00-00
2016-06-00		 Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary (TES)
6 ♀ EM - Sundara
SSP id: 655
 FC: Born captive-born 2008-11-09
2016-05-03		 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
7 ♀ EM - Rudy
SSP id: 539
 FC: Born captive-born 2002-01-29
2016-05-03		 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
8 ♀ EM - Juliet (Juliette)
SSP id: 342
 FC: Born captive-born 1992-12-30 1999-00-00
2016-00-00		 White Oak Conservation
9 ♀ EM - Kelly Ann
SSP id: 379
 FC: Born captive-born 1996-01-01
2016-00-00		 White Oak Conservation
10 ♀ EM - Bonnie
SSP id: 380
 FC: Born captive-born 1994-10-29
2016-00-00		 White Oak Conservation
11 ♂ EM - Prince (Chang Dee)
SSP id: 72
 PC: Born captive-born 1987-05-24 1988-09-19
 PAWS ARK 2000
12 ♀ EM - Zina (Zita, Siena)
SSP id: 419
 FC: Born wild 1960 1984-09-14
2005-00-00		 Little Rock Zoological Gardens
13 ♂ EM - Doc
SSP id: 420
 FC: Born captive-born 1997-05-08 2004-00-00
2006-00-00		 Syracuse Zoo (Rosamond Gifford Zoo)
14 ♂ EM - Gunther
SSP id: 537
 PC: Born captive-born 2001-11-18 2004-00-00
2005-00-00		 Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
15 ♀ EM - Sophie (Sandry)
SSP id: 194
 FC: Born wild 1969 1979-00-00
1999-00-00		 Little Rock Zoological Gardens
16 † ♀ EM - Tova
SSP id: 413
 dead: Born wild 1969 Dead: 2015-11-15, 46 yrs Reason: euthanised: 2003-00-00
2003-00-00		 Tulsa Zoo
17 ♀ EM - Babe Sh-Bang (Bonnie)
SSP id: 197
 FC: Born wild 1976 1980-00-00
 Little Rock Zoological Gardens
18 ♂ EM - Romeo
SSP id: 343
 PC: Born captive-born 1993-01-10
1995-00-00		 Fort Worth Zoo
19 ♀ EM - Emma (Wally)
SSP id: 423
 FC: Born wild 1971 1991-00-00
 Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
20 † ♀ EM - Reba
SSP id: 283
 dead: Born wild 1970 Dead: 2020-03-30, 50 yrs Reason: euthanised:
Phoenix Zoo
21 † ♀ EM - Dame (Dandelion)
SSP id: 414
 dead: Born wild 1970 Dead: 2015?, 45 yrs Reason: unknown: 1990-00-00
1999-07-06		 African Lion Safari (Ontario)
22 † ♀ EM - Mysore II
 dead: Born wild 1948 Dead: 2021-05-00, 73 yrs Reason: age: 1986-00-00
1987-00-00		 Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
23 † ♀ EM - Calcutta II
 dead: Born wild 1948 Dead: 2008-07-07, 60 yrs Reason: euthanised: declining health 1986-00-00
 Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Retirement Farm
24 † ♀ EM - Barbara (Sheva)
SSP id: 253
 dead: Born wild 1966 Dead: 2001-05-18, 35 yrs Reason: disease: pulmonary infection caused by Streptococcus agalactiae 1972-00-00
1974-02-04		 Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary (TES)
25 † ♀ EM - Gildah
SSP id: 604
 dead: Born wild 1948 Dead: 2005-08-31, 57 yrs Reason: unknown: 1972-00-00
1974-02-04		 Las Vegas Jungle Palace
26 † ♀ EM - Mala
 dead: Born wild 1970 Dead: 2013-11-15, 43 yrs Reason: unknown: 1972-00-00
1974-02-04		 Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
27 † ♂ EM - Hugo
SSP id: 46
 dead: Born wild 1960 Dead: 2003-01-20, 43 yrs Reason: accident: digestive 1984-09-14
1983-11-19		 Portland Zoo (Metro Washington Park Zoo)
28 † ♀ EM - Peggy (Eva)
SSP id: 389
 dead: Born wild 1960 Dead: 2020-09-29?, 60 yrs Reason: age: 1970-00-00
1982-00-00		 Riddles Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary
29 † ♀ LA - Hillery
SSP id: 171
 dead: Born captive-born 1978-05-16 Dead: 1986-03-25, 8 yrs Reason: euthanised: urinary mechanical abnormality 1980-08-15
1982-06-22		 Knoxville Zoo
30 † ♀ EM - Babe (Assam)
SSP id: 80
 dead: Born wild 1967 Dead: 2008-01-24, 41 yrs Reason: maternal death: torn uterus 1970-00-00
1975-05-29		 Fort Worth Zoo
31 † ♀ EM - Peggy
SSP id: 122
 dead: Born wild 1952 Dead: 2003-01-24, 51 yrs Reason: euthanised: age 1969-00-00
1974-02-04		 Two Tails Ranch
32 † ♂ EM - George
SSP id: T2039
 dead: Born wild 1963 Dead: 1983-11-00, 20 yrs Reason: euthanised: 1975-00-00
1977-00-00		 William Buckles Woodcock
33 † ♀ EM - Jennie (Jeannie, Jean)
SSP id: 190
 dead: Born wild Dead: 1994-08-08, ? yrs Reason: unknown: 1969-00-00
1978-00-00		 Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus (Blue Unit)
34 † ♀ EM - Mudu (Chi Chi)
SSP id: T2241
 dead: Born wild Dead: , ? yrs Reason: unknown: 1972-00-00
1974-02-04		 Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus (Blue Unit)
35 † ♀ EM - Carmen
SSP id: 189
 dead: Born wild 1960 Dead: 1987, 27 yrs Reason: unknown: 1972-00-00
1974-02-04		 Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus (Blue Unit)
36 † ♀ EM - Karen
SSP id: 195
 dead: Born wild 1969 Dead: 2022-03-10, 53 yrs Reason: age: 1969-10-10
2016-08-29		 San Antonio Zoo
37 † ♀ EM - Lucy (Lutzi)
SSP id: 182
 dead: Born wild 1950 Dead: 2011-04-26, 61 yrs Reason: euthanised: age 1969-00-00
2005-00-00		 Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
38 † ♀ EM - Putsie (Putzi)
SSP id: 192
 dead: Born wild 1962 Dead: 2011-07-07, 49 yrs Reason: euthanised: 1969-00-00
1997-00-00		 Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
39 † ♀ EM - India
SSP id: 188
 dead: Born wild 1951 Dead: 2006-09-00, 55 yrs Reason: euthanised: 1969-00-00
1995-00-00		 Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Retirement Farm
40 † ♀ EM - Topsy (Pearl)
SSP id: 586
 dead: Born wild Dead: , ? yrs Reason: unknown: 1969-00-00
 Bill Rivers
41 † ♀ EM - Suzan (Suzanne)
SSP id: 184
 dead: Born wild 1951 Dead: 2012-12-00, 61 yrs Reason: euthanised: declining health 1969-00-00
 Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
42 ♀ EM - Sara
SSP id: 534
 FC: Born captive-born 2001-04-16
2016-00-00		 Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
43 ♂ EM - Barack (Rocky)
SSP id: 656
 FC: Born captive-born 2009-01-19
2012-00-00		 Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
44 † ♀ EM - Jewel (Cutie)
SSP id: 187
 dead: Born wild 1952 Dead: 2013-09-08?, 61 yrs Reason: euthanised: arthritis and severe musculoskeletal problems, Necropsy positive for tuberculosis 1969-00-00
 Little Rock Zoological Gardens
45 † ♂ EM - Sabu (Look Chai)
SSP id: 69
 dead: Born captive-born 1982-10-01 Dead: 2012-01-11, 30 yrs Reason: euthanised: Tuberculosis, and severe arthritis? 1984-08-11
 PAWS ARK 2000
46 ♀ EM - Cora (Noel)
SSP id: 52
 FC: Born captive-born 1965-12-03 1969-00-00
 Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
47 † ♂ EM - Charlie
SSP id: 502
 dead: Born wild 1973 Dead: 2022, 49 yrs Reason: :
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
48 ♀ EM - Icky II
SSP id: 199
 FC: Born wild 1978 1980-00-00
 Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
49 † ♀ EM - Minyak
SSP id: 255
 dead: Born wild 1966 Dead: 2012-06-27, 46 yrs Reason: unknown: 1972-00-00
1974-02-04		 Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
50 † ♀ EM - Sid (Sue)
SSP id: 251
 dead: Born wild 1964 Dead: 2012, 48 yrs Reason: unknown:
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
51 ♀ EM - Alana
SSP id: 198
 FC: Born unknown 1976 1980-00-00
 Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
52 † ♂ EM - John
 dead: Born wild Dead: 1982-01-15, ? yrs Reason: unknown: 1980-00-00
 Bill Bouthellier
53 † ♂ EM - Major
 dead: Born wild Dead: 1987, ? yrs Reason: euthanised: 1978-00-00
 Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Retirement Farm

Source for the list of elephants relocated, previously living at Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus (Blue Unit)

Reference list

Facts about previously kept elephants, relocated from Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus (Blue Unit) in United States, Elephant Encyclopedia, Koehl, D. (2024), available online retrieved 23 April 2024 at https://www.elephant.se/location2.php?location_id=2206 (archived at the Wayback machine)

Sources used for this list:

Latest updateName of elephantSource (if it is a website, the target website will open in new window)
2021-01-10 Romeo:• http://elefanten.wikia.com/wiki/Romeo
2020-11-09 Sundara:• http://www.10tv.com/article/two-florida-elephants-pack-their-trunks-move-columbus-zoo
•  http://www.elephant-news.com/index.php?id=4355
2020-05-09 Gildah:• Buckles Weblog, 20/6 2007
• Buckles Weblog
2018-12-07 Doc:• http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2012/11/rosamond_gifford_zoo_has_new_e.html
• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
• Ryan Easley, USA
•  Asian Elephant Studbook update 2007, AZA North America (PDF) by Mike Keele and Karen Lewis
• 
• Baby elephant walk: Endangered species thrives in Central Florida, 2003-09-07
2018-12-07 Barack (Rocky):• Ryan Easley, USA
•  "Its A Boy! The 22nd Calf Born into the Ringling Bros.® Conservation and Breeding Program," Elephant-News.com, 2009-01-27
•  "Ringling Brothers names new elephant Barack," Elephant-News.com, 2009-01-30
•  "New Ringling circus show takes inspiration from founder," Elephant-News.com, 2009-12-16
•  "Baby Barack, the elephant, will not appear at circus stop in Birmingham," Elephant-News.com, 2010-01-26
•  "Ringling Bros. baby circus elephant, Barack, fighting deadly virus," Elephant-News.com, 2010-02-05
2018-05-10 Tommy:• Page 71, Elefanten in Zoo und Circus, Dokumentation 2 Nordamerika, 1997, by European Elephant Group: Haufellner, Schilfarth, Schweiger
•  http://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2007/05/unidentified-1-from-wayne-jackson.html
•  http://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2005/12/tommy-1994.html
•  http://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2005/11/diamond-o-ranch-3.html
•  http://www.bryanhl
•  https://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2015/01/tommy-8.html
2018-05-04 Icky II:• Ryan Easley, USA
• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
2018-05-04 Alana:• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
2018-03-28 Dame (Dandelion):• Ryan Easley, USA
• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
•  "Al Vidbel Elephants #2," Buckles Web Log, 2006-08-26
2016-12-30 Juliet (Juliette):• Jonas Livet, France
2016-12-30 Sara:• http://mythoughtsideasandramblings.com/2011/10/13/ringling-bros-barnum-bailey/
2016-12-30 Bonnie:• Ryan Easley, USA
•  "Its A Boy! The 22nd Calf Born into the Ringling Bros.� Conservation and Breeding Program," Elephant-News.com, 2009-01-27
•  "Baby Barack, the elephant, will not appear at circus stop in Birmingham," Elephant-News.com, 2010-01-26
2016-11-29 Rudy:• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
•  http://www.10tv.com/article/two-florida-elephants-pack-their-trunks-move-columbus-zoo
2016-08-30 Karen:• http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-Zoo-adds-third-elephant-9190722.php
• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
•  http://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2008/03/future-of-greatest-show-on-earth.html
2016-08-30 Nicole:• http://welovelucky.com/
•  http://www.eswr.com/docs/Ringling/463-4.pdf
• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
•  <a href="http://www.elephant-news.com/index.php?id=2548">"Dallas spa helps circus elephant Nichole look her best", Elephant-News.com, 2007-08-02</a>
•  https://elephants.com/news/elenotes/posts/the-elephant-sanctuary-announces-the-passing-of-asian-elephant-nichole-nicky
2016-01-24 Minyak:• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
•  Buckles Web Log, To Cindy Potter, 2007-03-08
•  Buckles Web Log, RBBB Blue Unit 1979 #2, 2007-04-11
•  http://www.feldentertainment.com/PressRoom/DisplayPressRelease/60136/
2015-12-30 Tova:• http://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/tulsa-zoos-tova-the-elephant-dies-sunday-morning-after-rapid-decline-in-health
• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
• Ryan Easley, USA
2014-04-27 Babe Sh-Bang (Bonnie):• Ryan Easley, USA
•  Mandy Turnbull, Niabi Zoo
•  <a href="http://www.feldentertainment.com/press/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=4730">Tons of Fun Winning Entry in the "Name Babe" Contest Announced, 2000-08-30</a>
•  <a href="http://qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/04//news/local/doc4755c6f616451932099432.txt">Animal group turns on Niabi after elephant death, 2007-12-04</a>
•  <a href="http://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2007/08/zoo-krefeld-2.html">Buckles Web Log, Zoo Krefeld #2, 2007-08-05</a>
2013-10-22 Sophie (Sandry):• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
•  Ryan Easley, USA
• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
•  Buckles Web Log, To Cindy Potter, 2007-03-08
•  Buckles Web Log, RBBB Blue Unit 1979 #2, 2007-04-11
•  Animal Group Turns on Niabi After Elephant Death, 2007-12-04
•  Blue Show 1986 #1 (From Eric Beheim), Buckles Web Log, 2009-01-14
2013-10-05 Jewel (Cutie):• http://www.arkansasmatters.com/story/tuberculosis-found-in-death-examination-of-little-rock-zoo-elephant/d/story/jBIvY2H-0EyWPp1mAD4Jfw
• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
2012-12-22 Suzan (Suzanne):• http://www.elephantcenter.com/Display.aspx?id=62182
• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
• http://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2007/06/to-henry-penndorf.html
2012-11-07 Sid (Sue):• Buckles Weblog
2012-10-24 Reba:• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
•  https://www.12news.com/article/life/animals/beloved-asian-elephant-reba-dies-at-phoenix-zoo/75-1b853c5b-de4d-4844-8a87-deb2b684c642
2012-10-02 John:• http://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2008/03/ringling-barnum-1968-6.html
•  http://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2007/08/peru-ind-quarters-9.html
2012-09-25 Sabu (Look Chai):• http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1261689--toronto-zoo-elephants-still-here-almost-a-year-after-council-ordered-their-departure
•  http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120114/A_NEWS/201140326/-1/NEWSMAP
•  http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/13/4184865/former-circus-elephant-collapses.html#storylink=cpy
•  Buckles Weblog
2012-06-21 Zina (Zita, Siena):• Buckles Weblog
• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
• Joey Ratliff
2012-06-11 Roma:• RBBB 1951 #2, Buckles Web Log, 2007-10
• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
2012-06-07 Major:• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
•  Wayne Jackson
•  William Buckles Woodcock, Ruskin, U.S.A.
2012-05-29 Mysore II:• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
•  Bonnie Feld, USA
•  https://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2015/01/tommy-8.html
2012-05-29 Hatari (Billy):• Buckles Woodcock
2012-05-27 Carmen:• Buckles Weblog
2012-02-28 Hugo:• Buckles Weblog
2012-02-28 Barbara (Sheva):• Ryan Easley, USA
•  The Elephant Sanctuary, Barbara's Story
•  The Elephant Sanctuary, In Memory of Barbara
•  The Elephant Sanctuary, Barbara's Surgery Successful, 2008-10-29
2012-02-28 Peggy (Eva):• http://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2005/07/rbbb-circus-world-1977-barber-shop.html http://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2005/07/riddle-elephant-sanctuary-2_29.html http://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2007/10/riddle-elephant-sanctuary-2.html
2012-02-28 Mala:• https://elefanten.fandom.com/wiki/Mala_(Ringling)
2012-02-28 Peggy:• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
2012-02-28 Emma (Wally):• Ben Whitebread, Toledo Zoo
•  Ryan Easley, USA
• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
2012-02-28 Babe (Assam):• Ryan Easley, USA
•  "5-ton Christmas gift arrives early," Elephant-News.com, 2005-11-14
•  "Babe, Fort Worth Zoo's oldest female elephant, dies," Elephant-News.com, 2008-01-25
2012-02-28 Cora (Noel):• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
2012-02-28 Prince (Chang Dee):• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
2012-02-28 Gunther:• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
• Ryan Easley, USA
2012-02-28 Hillery:• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
2012-02-28 Topsy (Pearl):• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
2012-02-28 George:• Blue Show 1978 #12, Buckles Web Log, 2009-01-07
•  Blue Show 1979, Buckles Web Log, 2008-06-20
2012-02-22 Lucy (Lutzi):• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
• http://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2007/06/to-henry-penndorf.html
2012-02-22 Calcutta II:• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
•  https://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2015/01/tommy-8.html
2012-02-22 India:• http://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2007/06/to-henry-penndorf.html
2012-02-22 Putsie (Putzi):• 
Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling
•  http://www.elephantcenter.com/Display.aspx?id=54316
2012-02-21 Mudu (Chi Chi):• Buckles Weblog
2012-02-21 Jennie (Jeannie, Jean):• 
Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
• http://bucklesw.blogspot.com/2007/06/to-henry-penndorf.html


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