Elephant falls over at Milwaukee County Zoo, MFD responds

CBS 58

Updated: Sept. 2, 2025

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Zoo tells CBS 58, an elephant that fell over stood up and is OK. 



Published: Sept. 2, 2025

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- An elephant at the Milwaukee County Zoo fell over on Tuesday, Sept. 2, requiring a response from the Milwaukee Fire Department. 

According to the Milwaukee County Zoo, the elephant is alive at this time, and they are working to get it back upright. 

The zoo has cleared the public from the exhibit area. 

This is a developing story. Stick with CBS 58 on-air and online for updates. 

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