Zoo Miami gorillas undergo pre-shipment exams pending their relocation to Brookfield Zoo in Chicago - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

Miami, 5 May (EFE).- The Miami Zoo announced this Monday that it underwent a series of medical examinations of two silver-backed gorillas in preparation for their next relocation to the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago (Illinois) at the end of this month. Barney, 31 and 187 kilos, and his older brother, Shango, 36 and 202 kilos, underwent a series of health checks last Friday that included blood extraction, X-rays, dental cleaning, a urine and feces te…

Zoo Miami gorillas undergo pre-shipment exams pending their relocation to Brookfield Zoo in Chicago - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

A pair of gorillas underwent a series of pre-shipment exams before leaving South Florida for their new home at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. Brothers “Barney” and “Shango” underwent several medical exams at Zoo Miami, including dental exams, blood tests and received all of their shots as they prepare to head to their new home later this month. The more than 400-pound animals are being relocated to Chicago as their exhibit is set to close for constr…