Shirley the Elephant Arrives at the Monroe Zoo

A lot of people remember Monroe's beloved zoo resident, Shirley the elephant. Here is a newspaper photograph of her shortly after her arrival at the zoo in 1977. Monroe Morning World, November 12, 1977. This next article appeared in the Monroe Morning World a few days later on November 16th. Over the hill? Hardly. [She … Continue reading Shirley the Elephant Arrives at the Monroe Zoo →

Area High Schools Once Had Live Mascots!

Did you know that Neville and Ouachita Parish High School once had live mascots? Above is pictured Shasta the tiger, who was Neville's mascot. Ouachita's lion mascot was called Cheepa, named after the noise he made as a cub! Both animals were kept at the Zoo and used in the zoo's captive breeding program, but … Continue reading Area High Schools Once Had Live Mascots! →