The St. Louis Zoo is grieving the loss of another one of its animals.
Little Joe, a western lowland gorilla, passed away overnight on May 4 due to a heart attack. He was undergoing treatment for heart disease, as outlined in a Facebook post by the Zoo. According to the zoo’s video surveillance, it was suggested in the post that he died peacefully in his sleep. He was 26 years old.
Joe was often seen in public viewing areas, observing people, or spending time with his long-time gorilla companion, Bakari.
About seven months ago, Rani, a 27-year-old Asian elephant, lost her life at the zoo after a dog caused distress for the animal by roaming free. A month later in November, Donna, a 52-year-old Asian elephant, passed away due to deteriorating health.
People are also reading…
However, life goes on at the zoo. The establishment recently welcomed a newborn zebra at its WildCare Park, and Rubih the orangutan gave birth in December. Jade the elephant is also expecting and is due later this year.
Baby orangutan is born at the Zoo
Raja is leaving the St. Louis Zoo in a year. More elephants are on the way.
Another elephant, Donna, dies at the St. Louis Zoo
Rani, 27-year-old Asian elephant, dies after dog, apparently lost, runs loose at St. Louis Zoo
Zebra is first animal born at Zoo’s WildCare Park; capybara sent to another zoo
