Asian elephant Billie, the oldest elephant at The Sanctuary, hits her milestone 60th birthday on February 9th! Billie is well beyond the average life expectancy for an elephant in captivity, and she continues to surprise Sanctuary Staff daily with her adventurous nature, intelligence, and willingness to participate in her own care.
Billie was born in India in 1962, separated from her family, and shipped to the United States where she spent most of her life traveling and performing with the circus. In 2006, at the age of 44, Billie retired to The Elephant Sanctuary.
We are celebrating her birthday all week long, so check our social media profiles for the latest happenings, including...
- A birthday treat for Billie
- An interview with Carol Bradley, author of Last Chain on Billie: How One Extraordinary Elephant Escaped the Big Top
- Merchandise discounts, and more surprises! (get 20% off Billie's t-shirt through February 13th with code BILLIEIS60)
Tune in on Tuesday, February 8th at 10 a.m. for a Facebook Live presentation all about Billie with Education Manager Laura R. and Q Barn Lead Caregiver Brandi M.! A replay will be uploaded to our YouTube channel after the presentation.
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