Happy New Year! Today we are wishing the happiest 51st birthday to the dominant male of Toyota Elephant Passage: Groucho. This old man has been taking the not-so-little 🐘🐘🐘🐘 under his wing and teaching them the ins and outs of being polite, respectable, and powerful male elephants, in the same way that male elephants learn from one another in Southeast Asia. The expected lifespan for the species is 47 years, so we're grateful for every extra moment we get with old man Groucho. | Denver Zoo C

Meet Groucho, the wise elder of our Endangered Asian elephant herd! At 54, Groucho is not just our oldest elephant, he’s a symbol of resilience and leadership within our bachelor herd. As he ages, Groucho receives extra special care from our dedicated Animal Care Specialists, including physical therapy, annual x-rays, and regular blood draws to closely monitor his health. Thanks to the expert care he receives at Toyota Elephant Passage, Groucho continues to thrive well beyond the expected lifesp