The Roger Williams Park Zoo announced Tuesday that the elephants will eventually move to a new Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited facility to live out the remainder of their lives together in a larger herd.

Roger Williams Park Zoo's three African elephants will move to a new home in 2027, one that provides the care and companionship they need as they age.

African elephants Alice, Ginny, and Kate, who turn 40 this year, will be moved so they may enjoy the companionship of other elephants as they age, Roger Williams Park Zoo officials said.

Roger Williams Park Zoo announced Tuesday that its three African elephants that have been at the zoo for 34 years will be moving to a new home in late 2027.

After 34 years at Roger Williams Park Zoo, African elephants Alice, Ginny, and Kate will move to a new home in late 2027