US EditionEast Village Mural Honors Recently Deceased San Diego Zoo Animals
Three longtime San Diego Zoo animals died within days due to age-related issues and health events, marking a rare cluster of losses for the zoo's wildlife care teams.
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TelegraphHerald.comSan Diego Zoo mourns deaths of 3 beloved animals in less than a week
It has been a challenging time for the San Diego Zoo, where three beloved animals — a polar bear, giraffe and gorilla — died within days of each other.
East Village mural honors recently deceased San Diego Zoo animals
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Ground Floor Murals, a local street art duo, unveiled a new mural in East Village this Saturday. Spray painted onto a brick wall adjacent to Ace Uniforms, the piece pays homage to three cherished San Diego Zoo animals who died last week. In the span of five heartbreaking days, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) announced the deaths of Kalluk the polar bear, Nicky the giraffe and Maka the gorilla. Beloved S…
Local artist creates mural to honor legacy of recently lost San Diego Zoo animals
Paul Jimenez, a local San Diego muralist, part of popular ‘Ground Floor Murals,’ created a new piece in East Village San Diego to honor recently lost San Diego Zoo animals. Located in the intersection between Market Avenue and 17th Street, Jimenez created the intricate mural using only spray paint and completed the art work in just a couple of hours...
Following the devastating loss of a beloved polar bear and giraffe last week, the San Diego Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Maka, a 30-year-old western lowland gorilla they called “the heart of our bachelor troop.” Maka died Monday after suffering an unexpected cardiac episode while undergoing a medical exam at the zoo’s animal hospital, officials said. The gorilla had been experiencing brief seizures, and staff had been closely monitoring hi…
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