Toronto Zoo’s 39-year-old river hippo euthanized

‘Big and beautiful’: 39-year-old river hippo euthanized at Toronto Zoo

The Toronto Zoo said it made the difficult decision to euthanize a 39-year-old river hippo named Petal after she encountered significant health issues.

Toronto Zoo’s 39-year-old river hippo euthanized

The Toronto Zoo’s 39-year-old river hippo was euthanized over the weekend.

Toronto Zoo euthanizes 39-year-old ‘big and beautiful’ river hippo

Petal the hippo was doing well until recently, the zoo said, when the wildlife team noticed changes in her behaviour and eating patterns.