Beloved Bactrian Camel Dies After 9 Years At Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK, MI — A beloved camel at the Detroit Zoo was humanely euthanized last week after years of mobility issues, zoo officials said.

Humphrey, a Bactrian camel, was born at the zoo in 2014. A few years ago, he started experiencing mobility issues, so staff members began looking into the cause of his discomfort, zoo officials said.

Humphrey received expert care for as long as possible, but unfortunately, it wasn't enough as his condition worsened, and the difficult decision was made to humanely euthanize him, zoo officials said.

"These decisions are always difficult, but we take comfort in knowing that Humphrey, who staff described as a 'gentle giant,' received the best care from our team throughout his entire treatment process," zoo officials said.