WACO, Texas (KXXV) — The Cameron Park Zoo announced the passing of two animals at its facility.

Tembo, an Africian elephant, died unexpectedly Thursday night. The zoo's veterinarian will determine her official cause of death.

Maharani, a Sumatran tiger, passed away peacefully earlier on Thursday after being humanely euthanized after a prolonged decline in her health, the zoo said.

"Tembo’s gentle spirit and love of painting, and Maharani’s fiery personality and love for tearing up her enrichment boxes, made them unforgettable," the City of Waco said.

The City of Waco posted a tribute video, you can watch here:

Tembo was one of Cameron Park Zoo's "Aging Animals," at 49-years-old. She was born in the wild and came to the U.S. from Africa. She arrived in Waco in 1978 as a young rescue.

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