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Rhino Frankie Arrives in South Bend
23 Apr
Summary
- Frankie, a 5,200-pound southern white rhino, is the newest resident.
- He previously lived at Brevard Zoo in Florida before his 1,168-mile journey.
- Frankie's arrival supports conservation efforts and population management.
A 7-foot tall, 5,200-pound southern white rhino named Frankie has become the newest resident at Potawatomi Zoo. Frankie, a 24-year-old male, made a journey of 1,168 miles from his previous home at Brevard Zoo in Viera, Florida.
His transfer was recommended by the Southern White Rhinoceros Species Survival Plan, an organization focused on managing rhino populations and bolstering conservation efforts for the species in the wild. Zoo officials noted that while Frankie is young for a rhino, his genetics may already be well-represented in breeding programs, making his move beneficial for overall population diversity.
