LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Two longtime residents of the Louisville Zoo will soon be transferred to a new home, and the community is invited to take part in a special tribute by sharing their memories.
A two-day celebration had been planned for April 5 and 6 for elephants Mikki and Punch, but the zoo rescheduled that to April 19 and 20 because of expected wet weather.
The all-day events will include special keeper talks and interactive activities to celebrate the elephants’ time at the Zoo before they embark on their next adventure at The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee.
As part of a special tribute, Zoo fans are asked to submit their favorite photos and memories of Mikki and Punch throughout their years at the Zoo.
The iconic duo have been with the Louisville Zoo for decades. Mikki, an African elephant, has been with the Zoo since 1987, and gave birth to two male calves, Scotty and Fitz.
Punch has called the Louisville Zoo home since 1973.
Images can be shared by posting publicly on the Zoo’s social media platforms in comments or by sending a direct message. They can also be uploaded directly to the Zoo’s website here: www.louisvillezoo.org/memories.
Photos can also be dropped off or mailed to:
Louisville Zoo, ATTN: Marketing, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213. Photos that are dropped off or mailed will not be returned.
For more information about Mikki, Punch and the celebration, click here.
