Garden City Zoo Mourns Loss of 12-Year-Old Rhino

Garden City zoo mourns loss of 12-year-old rhino

The Lee Richardson Zoo says animal care staff discovered the rhinoceros dead in its barn on the morning of July 11.

‘Spirited’ gorilla known for her ‘silly moments’ dies unexpectedly, TN zoo says

Memphis Zoo mourns Kwizera, a beloved gorilla known for her loud personality and silly moments, after she died unexpectedly after a short illness, TN zoo said.

Memphis Zoo mourns loss of 'beloved' animal

Kwizera came from New York to Memphis more than 15 years ago.

Memphis Zoo gorilla Kwizera has died, the zoo announced

The 37-year-old gorilla, named Kwizera, was found unresponsive during a routine check, the zoo said.

Beloved gorilla dies at Memphis Zoo

The Memphis Zoo is reporting that one of the beloved gorillas passed away.

Memphis Zoo announces death of gorilla after brief illness

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A gorilla died at the Memphis Zoo earlier this month, the zoo announced in a social media post on Monday. The post says 37-year-old Kwizera was found unresponsive during a routine check on July 6. Despite their lifesaving efforts, they say they could not revive her. While female gorillas in human care can live into their 50s, the zoo says Kwizera's passing came unexpectedly after a brief illness.  A full necropsy has been perfo…