San Francisco Zoo mourns gorilla Oscar Jonesy

San Francisco Zoo gorilla "Oscar Jonesy" dies after medical procedure
Officials at the Zoo​ on Friday confirmed that their 43-year-old endangered Western lowland gorilla named "Oscar Jonesy" died after a medical procedure on Thursday afternoon.
SF Zoo gorilla dies after medical procedure; activist groups say blame lies in leadership
Animal rights advocates criticized the San Francisco Zoo on Friday after officials disclosed the death of its only male gorilla after a medical procedure. Three advocacy groups, In Defense of Animals,
Beloved San Francisco Zoo gorilla Oscar unexpectedly dies at 43: 'We are heartbroken'
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is mourning Oscar Jonesy, its beloved 43-year-old lowland gorilla and leader of the zoo's gorilla troop, who died unexpectedly Thursday after a medical procedure.
Endangered gorilla dies at San Francisco Zoo at age 43
A critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, named "Oscar Jonesy," died on Thursday afternoon following a medical procedure at 43 years old, according to the San Francisco Zoo.
San Francisco Zoo mourns gorilla Oscar Jonesy after unexpected death
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is mourning Oscar Jonesy, its beloved 43-year-old lowland gorilla and leader of the zoo’s gorilla troop, who died unexpectedly Thursday after a medical procedure.
SF Zoo ‘heartbroken’ over sudden passing of silverback gorilla
Humans and gorillas alike are mourning the sudden passing of Oscar Jonesy, a critically endangered Western lowland gorilla who resided at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens for more than 20 years. Oscar’s death Thursday came after a medical procedure was completed and he was being monitored during recovery from anesthesia,
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Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo celebrates baby gorillas, new aquarium, aviary renovations in 1984
It was a long winter in early 1984, but the Henry Doorly Zoo was ready to start its new season — rain or shine.
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Baby gorilla found in plane cargo recovering at Turkish zoo
A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo, officials said Sunday, while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitat. The 5-month-old ...
Baby gorilla smuggled on Turkish Airlines flight is recovering in Istanbul
A baby gorilla discovered last month while transiting through Istanbul is recovering with wildlife rescuers in Turkey.
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Young gorilla rescued from airplane cargo hold recovers at Istanbul zoo
A young gorilla rescued from a plane's cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo, officials said Sunday, while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitat. The 5-month-old ...
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Beloved 47-year-old gorilla mom known for ‘gentle demeanor’ dies at Tennessee zoo
A 47-year-old western lowland gorilla died from complications related to heart disease, Zoo Knoxville announced. Screengrab from Zoo Knoxville's Facebook post A primate family is mourning the ...