Cougar 'Tonka' at Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora dies after 18 years

Friday, February 3, 2023
AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- A cougar who lived at the Phillips Park Zoo for 18 years in suburban Aurora has died.

The cat, named Tonka, died from complications from arthritis, zoo officials said.
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Since first coming to the zoo as a cub in 2005, officials said he brought joy and education to thousands of children and families.
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