One of Zoo Boise’s most popular residents will undergo a “comprehensive health evaluation” next week, according to a press release from the city of Boise.
Jabari, a 16-year-old male giraffe, will be put under anesthesia for a physical examination, blood work, radiographs of his limbs and hoof reshaping.
Zoo staff say the exam is necessary as Jabari has shown common signs of aging, such as arthritis and slower mobility, and they need to better understand his health to provide the best care as he ages…