08/07/2022
So sad - Tricia was an adored guest at many weddings I’ve conducted at Perth Zoo 😢
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce our beloved Asian Elephant, Tricia, has passed away. 💔
At 65-years-old, Tricia was one of the oldest elephants in the world, and while we knew the time to say goodbye was approaching, it’s still heart breaking.
Tricia passed away peacefully tonight, surrounded by her loving and dedicated zoo keepers, some of whom have looked after her for decades.
She was cheeky and loved sneaking up on people when she was out walking around the Zoo, and had everyone wrapped around her trunk! Tricia was an icon of Western Australia and her impact on the millions of people who visited her over the years will certainly not be forgotten. Since her arrival at Perth Zoo in 1963, she has helped generations develop an appreciation for elephants and wildlife conservation.
We kindly ask that in lieu of sending flowers, to offer your condolences, please consider contributing to the Tricia Tribute to Conservation Fund so we can continue our vital conservation work and protect elephants in the wild. We hope to build an elephant guard post in the Bukit Tigapuluh eco-system, in Tricia’s name. This will provide accommodation for rangers who work 24/7 to protect one of the last remaining herds of wild Sumatran Elephants. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
This is a sad time for the Zoo family, but your love and support is greatly appreciated.
Forever in our hearts.
Vale Tricia, 1957–2022 ❤
