Posted: June 16, 2025 | Last updated: June 16, 2025 Busch Gardens Williamsburg mourns the loss of Thistle, a beloved Scottish Highland Cow, after her health declined despite veterinary efforts.

Thistle, beloved Scottish Highland cow at Busch Gardens, passes away by: Chrysnel Banzouzi Posted: Jun 15, 2025 / 09:54 PM EDT Updated: Jun 15, 2025 / 09:54 PM EDT ...

Thistle, an 11-year-old female Scottish Highland Cow, has died after weeks of declining health, the park announced Sunday in a heartfelt statement.