Douanita

Asian elefant (Elephas maximus)

Female, born 1987 in the wild.

Arrived at the zoo on July 10, 1988.

Douanita was captured by the Dutch Customs. She probably was destined for a life in a circus. She was named after the customs, which is "Douane" in Dutch.

 

 

Photo: copyright Jeanette Vis