Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium announced the death of Star, an 8-year-old red panda who had become a favorite among visitors and staff since her arrival in 2023.
Henry Doorly said Thursday in a social media post that Star began experiencing seizures Saturday morning and was immediately taken to the zoo’s animal hospital. Despite what the zoo described as “exhaustive diagnostic measures and supportive care,” she passed away peacefully Sunday morning.
Known as mellow and quick to learn, the zoo says Star eagerly participated in daily training and delighted her caretakers with her love of fruit treats…