Cookie Cockatoo "Retires" at Brookfield Zoo

Since Cookie Cockatoo arrived here in 1934, millions of guests have seen him over the years. This 76-year-old Major Mitchells cockatoo has become one of our most famous animals and hes the only remaining member of the original animal collection. Now a senior citizen, he has faced a few age-related health ailments in recent years, including osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, similar to those of elderly humans. Cookie has now taken up permanent residence in the keepers office at Perching Bird House, allowing him to retire in familiar and comfortable off-exhibit accommodations. If he remains healthy, Cookie will make occasional appearances during the warmer months, including during his annual birthday celebration in June. For updates go to http://www.CZS.org/Cookie

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• citizen
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• bird
• cockatoo
• Cookie Cockatoo
• cookie cockatoo
• Brookfield
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• Tim Snyder

[33Keith33]

It's obvious that Cookie has had a good home all these years. Keep up the good work.

[Halpin2006]

Well, after 75 years of meeting tourists, going through the Great Depression, and staying happy through six American Wars, Cookie has earned a well-deserved retirement to the quieter caretaker room. Hard to believe he's the only surviving animal of the original zoo family from 1934. You must make sure he has a well-attended funeral after he's gone. He's earned it!

Speaking of which, did Cookie ever mate? And did he ever have offspring of his own?

[ReadmanJ]

That's one old bird for sure.

[MacraStraba]

Old cockatoo is old.

[Hasbo88]

he must be ancient in bird years

[FellowTraveller]

What a wonderful bird. glad to see he is well cared for. FT 5/5 thanks for up loading this video.

[soheiljerusalem]

O My God I couldn't even imagine that this beautiful bird could live up to 76 years old ?! That's just unbelievable!