Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens officials announced Wednesday their apes are doing well following a Shigella outbreak that killed four primates in August and September.
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After Kevin’s death, officials said the zoo had 17 apes remaining in their population. No more deaths were announced after Kevin’s.Officials said Animal Health and Care teams have been closely monitoring their health and that they remain “cautiously optimistic” about their status regarding Shigella.Marcela joined News4JAX in 2023. She grew up in Mexico and eventually moved to California to pursue her dream of becoming a journalist.
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