Remembering Chile

Chile was an extraordinary flamingo who will forever hold a special place in the hearts of all in our zoo community. It’s believed Chile first called Adelaide Zoo home in the 1970s. Since then, this special flamingo has delighted staff and visitors alike with her beautiful pink plumage and quirky interactions with the public.

Though flamingos are usually social creatures, Chile’s keepers described her as having a very independent personality, showing in the way she adapted to the becoming the sole star of the flamingo pond after the passing of her long-term companion, Greater the flamingo in 2014.

As Australia’s only flamingo, over the years Chile has acted as a powerful ambassador for her near-threatened species in the wild. She will always be remembered by the millions of visitors who had the pleasure to meet her, and will go down in the zoo’s history as one of its most iconic residents.

Rest peacefully, Chile.