phoenix Zoo TRAIL CARDS
Outer Tropics Trail
Greater One-horned Rhino (Indian Rhinoceros)
Chutti ("Holiday" in Hindi) (M) 11/27/2014
Bhotu (M) 4/24/21
(New rhino expected in near future - Patrick)
Identifying Features:
Chutti weighs around 5500 lbs (as of 12/2024) He is larger and has more folds around his neck. Chutti may be seen in one of the new elephant exhibits across from the jaguars.
Bhotu is like a 'miniature' Chutti. He is smaller and may be seen in the older elephant exhibit across from Plaza De Los Ninos. Bhotu weighs just over 3,000 lbs (as of 12/2024).
Location:
Bhotu, Chutti, and Indu (elephant) rotate between three sections of elephant exhibits.
Asian Elephant
Indu (F) 1965 - 2025
Identifying Features:
Our Phoenix Zoo family is saddened to share the passing Indu. She was undergoing treatment for chronic osteoarthritis and age-related illness. Her care team had been managing her conditions with daily medication as well as treatments such as hydrotherapy, laser therapy and physical therapy. Recently it has become more challenging to manage her discomfort, and her mobility has been declining. With her increasing physical limitations, zoo veterinarians and keeper staff recognized her diminishing health and made the very difficult decision to humanely euthanize her this morning. She passed peacefully in the comfort and familiar surroundings of her barn, encircled by those who loved her most, her dedicated care team.
Indu was a truly remarkable elephant who touched the hearts of everyone who had the privilege to know her. Her independent spirit, intelligence and resilience inspired us all, as well as the millions of guests who visited her over the years. Her legacy will live on through the stories we share, the connections she helped people form with wildlife and our continued commitment to the highest standards of animal care. She will be profoundly missed.
Location:
Alternates with Asian rhino between older elephant habitat behind tigers and newer habitat across from jaguars.
Golden Conure
Louie (M) 9/25/2003
Rita (F) 8/11/2010
Jack (M) 9/16/2016
Diane (F) 9/16/2016
*Other Golden Conures on exhibit on the Forest of Uco trail.
Identifying Features:
Louie - R. metal SANZ 481
Rita
Jack - L. metal CE 179
Diane - L. metal VOHJV6581
*Another group of Golden Conures is located along the Forest of Uco trail.
Location:
Located near Jaguars in Gilbert Aviary or Exhibit on trail between Scarlet Ibis & Chacoan Peccaries
American Alligator
6 males - ages estimated 25-30+ years.
Brutus, Ely, Cletus, Roscue, Larry, Bubba
*Do Public Feeds 9:30am on Tues, Thurs, Sat during warmer months. (Too cold during winter months)
Identifying Features:
Brutus is the largest
Location:
Outer Tropics - Wetlands Exhibit - between elephant & scarlet ibis
Scarlet Ibis
6 total, most hatched between 2011-2012
3 males
3 females
**Regular exhibit is currently under construction. Ibises are currently in Tropical Flights in old Hornbill exhibit.
Identifying Features:
Male banded on the right - metal 72, L. green 07 (wrap)
3 Males transferred to Honolulu Zoo in March 2024
Location:
Mixed Bird Exhibit - Near wetlands/alligators (currently under construction)
Currently in Hornbill exhibit in Tropical Flights.
Roseate Spoonbill
(M) 7/11/2011
(F) 4/29/2009
Miss Kitty (F) ~6/2/2021
Noodle (F) 6/7/2022
**Regular exhibit is currently under construction. Spoonbills are currently in Tropical Flights in old Hornbill exhibit.
Identifying Features:
(M) R. metal 025, R. red 394 (wrap)
(F) L. metal 024, L. orange (wrap)
Location:
Mixed Bird Exhibit - Near wetlands/alligators (currently under construction)
Currently in Hornbill exhibit in Tropical Flights.
Galapagos Tortoise
Mary (F) ~1917-1927 (Volcan Darwin)
Mopey (M) ~1928 (Volan Darwin)
Lola (F) ~1989 (Cerro Azul - Iguana Cove)
Elvis (M) ~1951 (Cerro Azul - Iguana Cove)
Bella (F) ~1993 (Cerro Azul - Iguana Cove)
Identifying Features:
Mary is curious and social. She has a smoother shell than Junior & Mopey. She weighs around 200 lbs.
Mopey is the largest of the Volcan Darwin Tortoises, weighing over 400 lbs.
Lola weighs about 200 lbs.
Elivs is around 550 lbs.
Bella is between 250 and 300 lbs.
Location:
Next to Chacoan Peccaries
Mary & Mopey are on left side - Volcan Darwin Tortoises.
Lola, Elvis, and Bella are on right side - Iguana Cove Tortoises.
Chacoan Peccary (Tagua)
**Exhibit is currently empty as construction begins on the new Doornbos Animal Rescue and Care Center. They will remain off exhibit until the project has been completed.
Tipu (F) 5/24/2015
Pebbles (F) 3/2/2011
Trix (F) 3/2/2011
Fruit Loop (F) 9/18/22
Booberry (F) 9/18/22
Snap (F) 4/15/23
Crackle (F) 4/15/23
Pop (F) 4/15/23
Identifying Features:
Tipu - L. white 22
Pebbles - L. pink 102
Trix - L. green 123
*Trix and Pebbles have had several babies (fathered by Cheerio) since arriving at the Zoo. Some of the offspring have been transferred to other zoos.
