Salt Lake City’s Hogle Zoo is mourning the loss of Diego, one of its California sea lions, who died this week with a degenerative disc disease.
Diego was diagnosed with the spinal condition in 2024, which affected his mobility and limited movement in his rear flippers.
Despite receiving care from veterinary teams over the past year, including laser therapy and medication, zoo medical officials noticed a “sudden decrease in [Diego’s] appetite and behavior” on Monday…