Evelyn, LA Zoo’s Oldest Gorilla, is Euthanized at Age 46

A file photo of Evelyn taken in the Los Angeles Zoo. Courtesy of the Los Angeles Zoo

LOS ANGELES—Evelyn, a 46-year-old western lowland gorilla and the oldest gorilla in the history of the Los Angeles Zoo, has been euthanized after “experiencing health issues leading to a decline in her quality of life over the last couple of weeks,” the zoo announced Dec. 7.

“We are heartbroken to share that animal care and veterinary staff made the difficult decision to euthanize” the gorilla, zoo officials announced on Twitter.