Tori Whalen

Producer

Topeka

Tori Whalen

Regional

The Topeka Zoo’s alpha lioness, Zuri, sprouted a mane following the passing of her mate.

Zoo’s lioness Zuri, famous for pseudo-mane, dies at 19

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 12:48 PM CDT

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By Tori Whalen, Sarah Motter and Emily Van de Riet

The Topeka Zoo’s lioness Zuri has died at age 19, the zoo announced Thursday.

National

The Topeka Zoo has announced the passing of its black bear Indie.

Topeka Zoo’s black bear, Indie, dies

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 1:23 PM CDT

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By Tori Whalen and Andrew McMunn

The Topeka Zoo announced the black bear's passing Thursday.