Wellington Zoo euthanises two lions due to health issues
Djane and Zahra were euthanised today at the age of 19. Photo / Wellington Zoo
Wellington Zoo euthanises two lions due to health issues
Two elderly lionesses at Wellington Zoo have been euthanised today due to health issues.
The zoo has now been left with no lions after Djane and Zahra were euthanised.
Both lions had been closely monitored by animal care and veterinary staff over the past 18 months due to age-related health concerns, however Djane s health recently deteriorated. The zoo s animal care and veterinary teams have been closely monitoring Djane s health over the last few days, as the team had observed dramatic changes to Djane s demeanour and she had become disinterested in her food, said animal care manager Jo Thomas.
Wellington Zoo euthanises two lions due to health issues
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