Year 1961 in the Elephant culture history

Wijewardena Seneviratne Panditha Abeykoon Bandaranayake Wahala Mudiyanselage Harris Leuke Ratwatte, temple director. Started 1961 as director at Sri Dalada Maligawa in Sri Lanka

Hermann Ruhe III

Hermann "Männe" Ruhe, wildlife animal trader. Started 1961 as director at Hannover Zoo in Germany

Red Thomas

Gerald "Red" Thomas, zoo elephant keeper. Started 1961 as zookeeper at San Diego Zoo in United States

Antonin Vinicky

Antonin Vinicky, circus animal trainer. Started 1961 as animal trainer at Deppe Classic Circus in United States

Toni Smaha

Joszi Vinicky, circus animal trainer. Started 1961 as elephant trainer at Deppe Classic Circus in United States

Jenda Smaha

Jan "Jenda Smaha" Vinicky, circus elephant trainer. Started 1961 as elephant trainer at Deppe Classic Circus in United States

1961 person stopped work records

13 entries with persons who stopped a work in 1961

Rudi Belli

Rudolf Belli, circus elephant trainer. Stopped 1961 as elephant trainer at Robert Brothers Circus in United Kingdom

Tosca Canestrelli

Tosca Canestrelli, circus artist. Stopped 1961 as animal trainer at Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus International (South America Tour) in Argentina

Lothar Dittrich

Lothar Dittrich, zoo director. Stopped 1961 as zookeeper at Firma Ruhe in Germany

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Lothar Dittrich

Lothar Dittrich, zoo director. Stopped 1961 as assistant director at Leipzig Zoo in Germany

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James Freeman

James Freeman, circus artist. Stopped 1961 as artist at Circus Sanger in United Kingdom

Cliff Aeros

Julius "Cliff Aeros" Jäger, circus director. Stopped 1961 as owner at Circus Aeros in Germany

Vaidyanathan Krishnamurthy

Vaidyanathan Krishnamurthy, camp veterinarian. Stopped 1961 as veterinarian at Top Slip Kozhikkamuthy Elephant camp (Annaimalai) in India

Kuda Banda Nugawela

Kuda Banda Nugawela, temple director. Stopped 1961 as director at Sri Dalada Maligawa in Sri Lanka

Sören Rasmussen

Søren Rasmussen, zoo director. Stopped 1961 as owner at Ærø Zoo in Denmark

Howard Suesz

Howard Suesz, circus director. Stopped 1961 as owner at Hagen Brothers Circus in United States

Jenda Smaha

Jan "Jenda Smaha" Vinicky, circus elephant trainer. Stopped 1961 as elephant trainer at Adams Brothers Circus in United States

Antonin Vinicky

Antonin Vinicky, circus animal trainer. Stopped 1961 as animal trainer at King Brothers Circus in United States

Toni Smaha

Joszi Vinicky, circus animal trainer. Stopped 1961 as animal trainer at King Brothers Circus in United States

2 persons married or partnered in 1961

2 entries with persons who married or partnered in 1961

Gunther Gebel-Williams

Gunther Gebel, circus animal trainer in United States, born 1934-09-12 Schweidnitz, Lower Silesia (now Świdnica, Poland), in United States.

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Married
1961

Jeanette Williams

Jeanette Williams, circus animal trainer in Germany, born 1942-03-18 , in .

1961 person Obituaries

5 entries with persons who died in 1961

Adele Althoff

Adele Mark (b. 1883-04-15 Saarburg) circus equestrian in Germany, died † 1961-07-17 Cologne, in Germany.

equestrian - at Circus Dominik Althoff in Germany

Crescientia Heppenheimer

Crescientia Heppenheimer (b. 1881-03-31 Wilhelmsburg) circus director in Germany, died † 1961-04-22 Munich, Bavaria, in Germany.

- at Circus Heppenheimer in Germany

Anna Holzmüller

Anna Fischer (b. 1874-04-04 Benrath, Düsseldorf) circus artist in Germany, died † 1961-01-06 Schönebeck, in Germany.

artist - at Circus Heppenheimer in Germany

Crescientia Heppenheimer

Crescientia (Kreszentina) Heppenheimer (b. 1881 ) circus director in Germany, died † 1961 , in .

owner - at Circus Heppenheimer in Germany

George Barrett

George Barrett (b. ? ) circus director in Canada, died † 1961 , in .

owner 1925-1952 at Barretts Canadian Circus in United Kingdom

Elephants imported in 1961

8 entries with elephant imported in 1961

♂ Mohan (Gyro, Gyro-Moe)

Born 1960-05-12 at Mudumalai National Park. Dead † 1967-06-26)at Calgary Zoo, in Canada

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⚪ unknown

Born at . Dead † 1961)at Bullen\'s Circus, in Australia

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Elephants born in 1961

60 entries with elephant born in 1961

♀ Anarkali

Born 1961? at Unknown. Now living at Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park, in India

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♀ Flora

Born 1961? at Amboseli National Park. Now living at Amboseli National Park, in Kenya

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♀ Gabriella

Born 1961? at Amboseli National Park. Dead † 1978)at Amboseli National Park, in Kenya

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♀ Indira

Born 1961? at India unspecified location. Dead † 2025-11-01)at M. R. Palayam Elephant Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (ERRC), in India

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♂ Nandileth Arjun

Born 1961? at India unspecified location. Dead † 2019-08-14)at N. G. Gopalakrishnan, in India

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♀ Thai Koon

Born 1961? at Asia unspecified location. Now living at Elephant Sanctuary Laos, in Laos

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♀ Gigi

Born 1961-10 at Unknown. Dead † 1962-02)at Stan Kramien, in United States

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♂ Prince Obert (Dilip)

Born 1961-09-20 at Mysore Zoo. Dead † 1963-01-19)at Fairyland Circus, in United States

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♀ Penney (Penny)

Born 1961-09-00 at Unknown. Dead † 2012-01-24)at Kansas City Zoo, in United States

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♀ Quinba

Born 1961-05-10 at Budapest Zoo. Dead † 2005-06-12)at Pont-Scorff Zoo, in France

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♀ Alicia

Born 1961 at Africa unspecified location. Dead † 2008-02-29)at Barcelona Zoo (Park Zoologic de Barcelona), in Spain

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♂ Ang De

Born 1961 at Asia unspecified location. Dead † 2000-04-17)at Beijing Zoo, in China

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♂ Arjuna

Born 1961 at Kakanakote forest. Dead † 2023-12-04)at Balle Elephant Camp, in India

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♀ Atari

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 2007-04-03)at Ramat Gan Zoo, in Israel

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♀ Baby

Born 1961 at India unspecified location. Now living at Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation, in United States

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♂ Bac Kham

Born 1961 at Unknown. Now living at Y Bo Ksor, in Vietnam

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♀ Bahati

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 2026-04-14)at Ramat Gan Zoo, in Israel

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♀ Beebe

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 1974-08-00)at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (Busch Gardens Africa), in United States

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♀ Bibbitt

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 1979)at Cameron Park Waco Zoo, in United States

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♀ Boun

Born 1961 at Asia unspecified location. Now living at Nok Mueang elephant camp, in Thailand

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♂ Bwana

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 1974-09-20)at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (Busch Gardens Africa), in United States

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♀ Cindy

Born 1961 at Thailand unspecified location. Now living at Coventry Zoo, in United Kingdom

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♀ Cookie

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 1963-10-11)at Brookfield Zoo, in United States

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♀ Daorueng

Born 1961 at Unknown. Now living at Surin elephant kingdom (Ban Ta Klang elephant village), in Thailand

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♂ Deelip

Born 1961 at Asia unspecified location. Dead † 1984)at Montevideo Zoo, in Uruguay

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♀ Donna

Born 1961 at Unknown. Now living at Glen Oak Zoo, Peoria, in United States

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♀ Gayathri

Born 1961 at Unknown. Now living at Bannerghatta Biological Park Zoo, in India

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♀ Geo II

Born 1961 at Asia unspecified location. Dead † 2024-01-07)at Elephant Special Tours, in Thailand

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♀ Honney Ball

Born 1961 at Unknown. Now living at Africam Safari (Puebla Zoo), in Mexico

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♀ India

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 2008-05-26)at Lodz Zoo, in Poland

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♀ Jenny

Born 1961 at Asia unspecified location. Dead † 2013-08-23)at Belfast Zoo, in United Kingdom

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♂ KamNoi

Born 1961 at Asia unspecified location. Now living at Maesa Elephant Camp, in Thailand

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♀ Karnaudi

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 1995)at Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus (Blue Unit), in United States

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♀ Khumkoon

Born 1961 at . Now living at Surin elephant kingdom (Ban Ta Klang elephant village), in Thailand

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♂ Krishna

Born 1961 at Unknown. Now living at Mathigodu elephant Camp, in India

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♂ Lampoon

Born 1961 at Thailand unspecified location. Dead † 1972-12-06)at Givskud Zoo, in Denmark

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♀ Mamaji

Born 1961 at Asia unspecified location. Dead † 1982-06-01)at Beijing Zoo, in China

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♀ Mary

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 1986-12-12)at Louisville Zoo, in United States

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♂ Maximus (Max, Somboon)

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 2009-04-17)at Elephant Nature Park (ENP), in Thailand

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♀ Motek

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 2011-12-13)at Ramat Gan Zoo, in Israel

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♀ Nana

Born 1961 at Asia unspecified location. Dead † 2020-03-04)at Obihiro Zoo, in Japan

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♀ Nera

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 1998-07-09)at Warsaw Zoo, in Poland

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♀ Oly

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 1981-12-00)at Berlin Circus Union, in Germany

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♀ Patma

Born 1961 at Asia unspecified location. Dead † 2015-07-09)at Knies Kinderzoo, in Switzerland

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♀ Pia

Born 1961 at Unknown. Now living at Berlin Circus Union, in Germany

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♀ Rebecca

Born 1961 at Asia unspecified location. Dead † 2011-01-08)at PAWS ARK 2000, in United States

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♀ Rosalie

Born 1961 at Unknown. Now living at San Diego Zoo, in United States

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♂ Sambo

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 2011-02-16)at Phnom Tamao Zoo and Wildlife Rescue Center (PTWRC), in Cambodia

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♀ Schottzie

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 1978-01-31)at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, in United States

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♀ Sertoma

Born 1961 at Unknown. Now living at Safari Enterprises (Larry Johnson), in United States

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♀ Sombat

Born 1961 at . Now living at Surin elephant kingdom (Ban Ta Klang elephant village), in Thailand

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♀ Sriplai

Born 1961 at . Now living at Surin elephant kingdom (Ban Ta Klang elephant village), in Thailand

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♀ Star

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 1963-06-08)at Dresden Zoo, in Germany

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♂ Surya

Born 1961 at Unknown. Now living at Murkal elephant camp (Nagarhole), in India

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♀ Suseela

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 2018-02-21)at Ostrava Zoo, in Czech Republic

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♀ Suzie

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 1962-05-30)at Mills Brothers Circus, in United States

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♂ Timbo

Born 1961 at Unknown. Dead † 1978-05-03)at Ramat Gan Zoo, in Israel

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♀ Toby

Born 1961 at Asia unspecified location. Dead † 2021-03-29)at Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation, in United States

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♀ Trompita (Bombi)

Born 1961 at Unknown. Now living at La Aurora Zoo, in Guatemala

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♀ Vickie (Vicky, Vates)

Born 1961 at Asia unspecified location. Now living at Wilstem Wildlife Park, in United States

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Elephants dead in 1961

20 entries with elephants who died in 1961

♀ Tetley

Born at Unknown. Dead † 1961-12-30)at Philadelphia Zoo, in United States

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♀ Ranee

Born 1903 at Unknown. Dead † 1961-12-24)at Perth Zoo, in Australia

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♀ Watti (Watty)

Born 1929 at Unknown. Dead † 1961-10-05)at San Antonio Zoo, in United States

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♀ Topsy

Born 1943 at Unknown. Dead † 1961-10-00)at Bullen\'s Circus, in Australia

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♀ Mary

Born 1905 at Asia unspecified location. Dead † 1961-09-12)at Leipzig Zoo, in Germany

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♀ Sura (Suri)

Born 1959 at Unknown. Dead † 1961-08-20)at Rostock Zoo, in Germany

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♀ Penny

Born 1939 at Unknown. Dead † 1961-08-12)at Fort Worth Zoo, in United States

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♀ Mary Twinkle

Born 1945 at unknown. Dead † 1961-08-04)at Audubon Zoo, in United States

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♀ Rosie

Born 1925 at Unknown. Dead † 1961-07-21)at Bristol Zoo, in United Kingdom

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♀ Simla

Born 1923 at Unknown. Dead † 1961-07-07)at Frankfurt Zoo, in Germany

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♀ Namanga

Born at Congo unspecified forest. Dead † 1961-07-04)at Naples Fuorigrotta Zoo, in Italy

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♀ Katinka (Tinka,Tinca)

Born 1933 at Unknown. Dead † 1961-07-03)at Emmen Zoo, in Netherlands

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♀ Sasha

Born 1935 at Unknown. Dead † 1961-06-30)at Nuremberg Zoo, in Germany

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♀ Shashi

Born 1954 at India unspecified location. Dead † 1961-06-00)at Kiev Zoo, in Ukraine

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♀ Hank (Henrietta)

Born at Unknown. Dead † 1961-04-27)at James Christy Cole Circus, in United States

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♀ Suzie

Born 1960 at Unknown. Dead † 1961-04-25)at Mills Brothers Circus, in United States

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♀ Maharanee

Born 1942 at Unknown. Dead † 1961-01-01)at Wellington Zoo, in New Zealand

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♀ Christy

Born at Unknown. Dead † 1961)at Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus International (South America Tour), in Argentina

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♀ Elizabeth

Born at Unknown. Dead † 1961)at Hagen Brothers Circus, in United States

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⚪ unknown

Born at . Dead † 1961)at Bullen\'s Circus, in Australia

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1961 mention in article pages

1961 mentioned in locations

1961 person birth records

1961 person new work records

1961 person stopped work records

2 persons married or partnered in 1961

⚭Married1961

1961 person Obituaries

Elephants imported in 1961

♂ Mohan (Gyro, Gyro-Moe)

♀ Wendy

♀ Burma

♀ Bimbo

♀ Elka (Elke)

♀ Sabu

♀ Siam

⚪ unknown

Elephants born in 1961

♀ Anarkali

♀ Flora

♀ Gabriella

♀ Indira

♂ Nandileth Arjun

♀ Thai Koon

♀ Gigi

♂ Prince Obert (Dilip)

♀ Penney (Penny)

♀ Quinba

♀ Alicia

♂ Ang De

♂ Arjuna

♀ Atari

♀ Baby

♂ Bac Kham

♀ Bahati

♀ Beebe

♀ Bibbitt

♀ Boun

♂ Bwana

♀ Cindy

♀ Cookie

♀ Daorueng

♂ Deelip

♀ Donna

♀ Gayathri

♀ Geo II

♀ Honney Ball

♀ India

♀ Jenny

♂ KamNoi

♀ Karnaudi

♀ Khumkoon

♂ Krishna

♂ Lampoon

♀ Mamaji

♀ Mary

♂ Maximus (Max, Somboon)

♀ Motek

♀ Nana

♀ Nera

♀ Oly

♀ Patma

♀ Pia

♀ Rebecca

♀ Rosalie

♂ Sambo

♀ Schottzie

♀ Sertoma

♀ Sombat

♀ Sriplai

♀ Star

♂ Surya

♀ Suseela

♀ Suzie

♂ Timbo

♀ Toby

♀ Trompita (Bombi)

♀ Vickie (Vicky, Vates)

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Married
1961