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@bellis1994 @TristinHopper It’s always a good day when you see Lucy enjoying a dirt pile❤️

@TristinHopper She is amazing! In the summer she enjoys throwing dirt around. I have 2 of her paintings.

Some personal news: I am obsessed with Edmonton's Lucy the Elephant. She's officially retired as a zoo exhibit, so she just wanders around doing what she feels like. I saw her eat snow, enjoy the sun and then grab a drink from a weirdly specific hose that she insists tastes better than the other hoses.

@thinkorswim0712 @TristinHopper @grok Lucy turned 50 last summer, and we celebrated by launching the Lucy’s Legacy Fund, raising money in her name to support the conservation of endangered species (including elephants), enrichment, and more! 🐘buildingourzoo.com/lucys-legacy

@TristinHopper @grok how old is she?

@TristinHopper Here she is on another one of her adventures!

And a note: The video wasn't taken within the elephant enclosure. This is a maintenance shed. She can go anywhere on zoo grounds, and she'll pick different routes depending on the weather and her mood.

@TristinHopper She’s a pretty special gal! So glad that you got to see her out and about ❤️🐘 For anyone who’s curious about Lucy or her care, we’ve got a handy set of links with factual information and her independent health assessments available here: linktr.ee/lucynews

In case you were wondering how Amba was handling -30°C last week… we think this speaks for itself! 😉

We’re dreaming big for the future of the Edmonton Valley Zoo! Our new Master Plan is ready to explore, mapping out the next 15 years of growth, care, and connection with wildlife 🌱 Check it out at: edmonton.ca/zooplan

As temperatures drop, some of our #yegzoo owl crew is heading inside to stay cozy! 🍁 Summer, Chutter, and Cortez have settled into their winter quarters for the season. While they’re off view for now, we’ll be sure to keep you posted on how they’re doing behind the scenes!

Valentina is popping in to remind everyone that spooky season is officially here!

Education is at the core of everything we do at the #yegzoo, and we know we couldn't do it without teachers 💛 During the strike, stop by Wild Neighbours Cafe and enjoy a free bird-friendly coffee on us with your teacher ID or ATA card! ☕

The big 1-7 never looked so good! Happy birthday to our very own Dancing Queen, Amba! 🐯

For decades, independent elephant experts have been telling us that Lucy is not fit to travel. Medical evidence continues to show Lucy’s respiratory issue is a significant problem, and the process of moving her would endanger her life. Learn more at edmonton.ca/lucy

Lucy stays in Edmonton because her health and safety come first. Independent experts say travel presents significant risks to her health and life, so the #yegzoo focuses on maintaining her comfort and quality of life here. For full details, please visit edmonton.ca/lucy

Lucy enjoys ample outdoor time exploring hills and valleys during long, private walks. These carefully planned outings support her health and well-being, letting her live comfortably at her own pace in retirement from public activities. Learn more at edmonton.ca/lucy

In 2022, Free the Wild sponsored Lucy’s independent health assessment. While the panel didn’t reach consensus on her fitness for travel, Free the Wild stated she’s not currently fit to move based on the medical exam. For complete details, please visit edmonton.ca/lucy

Lucy, the Asian elephant at the #yegzoo, has been the subject of great attention for many years. We believe you deserve the facts about her health and well-being. But don’t take it just from us — elephant experts have been weighing in for years! More at edmonton.ca/lucy

Behold the Panda Queen! And to commemorate this I will make a zoo donation to pay tribute to the queen's subjects. Every like this picture gets I will donate 1$ on May 9th to the Edmonton Valley Zoo A like from @MiosChannel and @StreamingOurZoo will add 100$ each

@SurgioFromRio @MiosChannel @StreamingOurZoo 👀👀👀

The Northern leopard frog needs backup! 🐸💥 Vote for the Edmonton Valley Zoo in the 2025 Reverse the Red Species Pledge Contest and help our froggy friends thrive! reversethered.org/2025-species-p…

🐸 Northern leopard frogs need us, and we need YOU! Vote for the Edmonton Valley Zoo’s pledge in the Reverse the Red contest! 🌱🔗 reversethered.org/2025-species-p…

A single vote can help protect an entire species! 🐸✅ The Edmonton Valley Zoo’s Reverse the Red pledge supports conservation for the Northern leopard frog—but we need your help to win! 🔍 Find our video by searching Edmonton Valley Zoo here: reversethered.org/2025-species-p…