Tonka’s caretakers at the Florida sanctuary, however, say he’s adapted well to living with his own kind. “It’s amazing how well Tonka is doing,” says Ana Paula Tavares, CEO of Save the ...

Tonka died on May 8, 2024. A look back at the life of Tonka, Zoo Knoxville's last elephant. Tonka died on May 8, 2024. News Sports Business Go Knoxville Shopper News Advertise Obituaries ...

Where is Tonka from Chimp Crazy now? Here's what happened with him, PETA, Tonia Haddix and if he is alive or dead, how he was found and more.

Tonka was one of the most beloved animals ever at Zoo Knoxville. The 46-year-old elephant lived at the zoo for 43 years and was its last remaining elephant.

Eric Goode, co-director of “Tiger King,” unleashed the HBO docuseries “Chimp Crazy” in August, introducing the deeply devoted Tonia Haddix.

Tonia Haddix told PETA and a judge that Tonka the Chimp had died. Years after the chimp was found alive, she pleaded guilty to perjury.