Saint Louis Zoo Mourns Loss of 32-Year-Old Chimpanzee Kijana

Saint Louis Zoo mourns loss of 32-year-old chimpanzee Kijana

ST. LOUIS - The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Kijana, a 32-year-old chimpanzee and beloved member of the zoo's tight-knit chimp troop. Zoo officials say Kijana was humanely euthanized on Wednesday due to declining health caused by congestive heart failure. Kijana arrived at the Saint Louis Zoo in 2018 through a breeding recommendation aimed at maintaining a healthy, genetically diverse population of chimpanzees in human care. Four…

Saint Louis Zoo mourns loss of beloved Chimpanzee Kijana - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

ST. LOUIS. Mo., (KBSI) – The St. Louis Zoo is saddened to announce the passing of Kijana, a 32-year-old male chimpanzee. Kijana joined the zoo’s chimp troop in 2018 through a breeding program aimed at creating a healthy population of the endangered species. Known for his friendly demeanor, Kijana quickly socialized with the zoo’s other chimpanzees and enjoyed playing, wrestling and running with his troop members. He was humanely euthanized Wedne…