Sedgwick County Zoo’s Geriatric Grizzly Bear Mallory Receives Clean Bill of Health

Image courtesy Sedgwick County Zoo’s Facebook Page

Last week, Mallory, Sedgwick County Zoo’s grizzly bear, underwent a full health assessment to ensure she remains healthy and comfortable as she ages.

At 33 years old, Mallory is considered geriatric, making routine wellness exams especially important, the zoo said on its Facebook page. The comprehensive procedure involved the zoo’s veterinary team and a visiting specialist. Dr. Winter from the Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita performed a detailed dental exam and found Mallory’s teeth to be in excellent condition for her age…

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