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Cecil Jackson Jr. Retires After 49 Years | Dayton News
After 49 years of unwavering dedication, Cecil Jackson Jr. has retired as the beloved elephant keeper at Cincinnati Zoo, leaving behind a legacy forged in the golden age of zookeeping — when elephants roamed freely and parades were routine. Following in his father’s footsteps, he embraced evolving safety standards while remaining a steadfast mentor to generations of keepers. His departure marks not just an end, but a profound loss for the team — yet his impact lives on through the next wave of caretakers he trained, ensuring the zoo’s elephant program thrives long after his final hoofbeat…
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