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Jumbo's Transfer to London Zoo
- When
- 26 June 1865
- Where
- London Zoo
Jumbo was transferred from the Jardin des Plantes in Paris to London Zoo, arriving on 26 June 1865 as the largest known elephant.
The young African bush elephant, born in Sudan in 1860, was exported to Paris before being moved to London. His arrival on 26 June 1865 marked his entry into the world's oldest scientific zoo, where he was recognized for his size.
Sources
- Jumbo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
- London Zoo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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