In the early months of 2026 The Henry Doorly Zoo plans to open its new animal hospital. The 32,000 sq. ft. building, The Bill and Berniece Grewcock Animal Hospital, will replace its over 30 year-old former facility. The zoo, which holds over 39,000 animals, is laying the new clinic in the Northeast end of the property. Featuring new technology and special care methods, the new animal hospital is expected to significantly improve the care of the animals and the jobs of the veterinarians.
The hospital will feature many new additions and forms of technology including spaces for hospitalized patients, an intensive care unit (ICU), a special animal diet kitchen, a pharmacy, a clinical pathology lab, surgical suite and dental suite. Most importantly though is the new addition of a CT scanner which is a first for the Henry Doorly Zoo.
“It will greatly improve our opportunities to provide healthcare,” zookeeper Sierra Hagedorn said…