Gorilla at Toledo Zoo dies following illness

A 38-year-old gorilla at the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium has died, the zoo announced Thursday.

In a post on social media, the zoo said Johari, who was also known as Jo, had been in failing health because of advanced cardiac disease.

The condition was first discovered during an examination in 2025. Her condition was managed with medication and monitored through cardiac ultrasounds, zoo officials said…

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