Dolly, oldest rhino in U.S., dies at Knoxville zoo at age 56

Dolly, the oldest rhino in the US, has died at a Tennessee zoo at age 56
The oldest rhinoceros in the United States has died at a Tennessee zoo. Dolly was 56 years old.In a social media post Thursday, Zoo Knoxville said Dolly was euthanized after her mobility declined significantly in recent days despite receiving old-age medical care for some time.
‘Dolly’, the oldest rhinoceros in the US, dies at Zoo Knoxville
Zoo Knoxville is mourning the loss of Dolly, a 56-year-old Southern white rhinoceros and the the oldest rhinoceros in the United States, who was humanely euthanized following a decline in the rhino's mobility.
Zoo Knoxville mourns the loss of Dolly the rhinoceros
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Officials with Zoo Knoxville on Thursday announced the death of Dolly the rhinoceros. Dolly was a 56-year-old Southern Rhinoceros. Born in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park in South Africa, Dolly had called Zoo Knoxville home since 1976.
Dolly, oldest rhino in the United States, dies at Knoxville zoo at age 56
Zoo Knoxville said goodbye to a beloved southern white rhino named Dolly, who was the oldest rhinoceros in the United States at 56 years old.
Dolly, the oldest rhino in the US, dies at 56
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Dolly, the oldest rhinoceros in the United States, has died at the age of 56. Officials at Zoo Knoxville announced her death on Thursday. “This is an emotional time for everyone who has cared for and loved Dolly,” said Bill Street, President and CEO of Zoo Knoxville.
Oldest rhino in the US — mom to 10 — dies after ‘extraordinary life’ at Tennessee zoo
A 56-year-old rhinoceros, the oldest in the U.S., has died in Tennessee after exceeding the median life expectancy for her species by nearly 20 years. Zoo Knoxville announced Feb. 6 that Dolly the Southern white rhino had experienced severe mobility issues in recent days, leading to the decision to euthanize her.
Dolly the rhino, grand dame of Zoo Knoxville, dies at age 56
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Zoo Knoxville's 56-year-old Dolly the Southern white rhino has died. According to the zoo, she was the oldest rhino in the United States. The South African-born animal had been at the zoo since 1976 and was one of the first white rhinos housed there.
Rest in Peace Dolly: United States' Oldest and Most Beloved Southern White Rhino Humanely Euthanized at Age of 56
Officials at Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee are mourning the loss of their most beloved southern white rhinoceros, Dolly, after veterinarians humanely euthanized her on Friday, due to her rapid decline in health.
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The oldest rhino in the U.S. has died
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The oldest rhinoceros in the United States has died at a Tennessee zoo. Dolly was 56 years old. In a social media post Thursday, Zoo ...
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Oldest rhino in the United States 'Dolly' dies at Knoxville zoo at age 56
Zoo Knoxville said goodbye to a beloved southern white rhino named Dolly, who was the oldest rhinoceros in the United States at 56 years old. The zoo says Dolly was ...