The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium is mourning the loss of two animals — a lion and chimpanzee —that recently died, the zoo said on social media.
A 20-year-old male lion named Shakarri had been treated for age-related health issues, but recently stopped responding to medical treatment, the zoo said in a Facebook post. The zoo said it made the decision to euthanize Shakarri since his quality of life was diminishing.
“…His long life is a testament to the excellent care provided by our animal care and veterinary health teams,” the post said…