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"Tragic Loss: Reid Park Zoo Mourns Death of Baby Zebras"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by KOLD

Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona, is mourning the loss of its zebra foal, Tikiti Maji, who died after being injured in a startling incident involving her mother, Anna. The zoo's animal care team is providing extra support to Anna as she grieves, and the loss has deeply affected the staff. This is the second time the zoo has lost a zebra foal in a similar event, highlighting the high mortality rate among young zebras.

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Avian Flu Outbreak Hits Reid Park Zoo, Multiple Birds Test Positive

Originally Published 2 years ago — by KGUN 9 Tucson News

Three birds at Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona, have tested positive for avian influenza, a contagious and often deadly virus that affects birds. While it poses a low risk to humans, the zoo has closed its aviaries to the public as a safety precaution. The other birds have been tested and do not appear to have been affected at this time.

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