Suren’s Legacy Lives On at Detroit Zoo | Detroit News

The Detroit Zoo says goodbye to Suren, an 18-year-old Bactrian camel who died after a brave battle with osteoarthritis. Despite advanced treatments like stem cell therapy, her condition worsened until she couldn’t stand — leading staff to make the heartbreaking but compassionate decision to euthanize her. A beloved zoo icon since she arrived as a baby in 2009, Suren was known for her gentle nature, intelligence, and leadership. Her legacy lives on through her daughter Rusi, now being prepared for a new companion. This loss follows the deaths of her other child Tula and partner Rusty, making it a deeply emotional time for the zoo family. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5457bc12ddb6bf5