Billy, 40, and Tina, 59, will be moved to the Elephant Experience and Preserve at the Tulsa Zoo. Officials say they made the decision with the elephants' care and well-being at top of mind.

The Los Angeles Zoo announced Tuesday that it will relocate its only two remaining Asian elephants to an expansive preserve at the Tulsa Zoo in Oklahoma.

Asian elephants Billy and Tina are relocating from the Los Angeles Zoo to the Tulsa Zoo later this year to join a larger herd and receive specialized care. The move follows years of public outcry over Billy’s welfare and comes as Tulsa opens a new,