Beardsley Zoo's red panda Berry dies at 14 years old

Red Panda has died at Bridgeport Zoo
A sad story from a Connecticut Zoo after a lovable Red Panda named Berry passes away. Officials at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport say Berry was 14 when she died on Wednesday.
Beardsley Zoo mourns loss of red panda, Berry
Berry, a red panda at the Beardsley Zoo, died on Wednesday following a veterinary procedure, according to a press release. “Berry was such a special part of our zoo community, her passing is a really tough loss for us,
Beardsley Zoo's red panda Berry dies at 14 years old: 'A true ambassador for her species'
The red panda, who served as the Bridgeport zoo's honorary mayor, passed away after a veterinary procedure, according to officials.
'David Bowie,' the red panda of Cape May Zoo renown, has died
Picture of 'David Bowie,' a red panda at the Cape May Zoo in Middle Township. The Zoo on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 disclosed 'Bowie' had died of an intestinal disorder. Numerous zoo patrons shared memories of Bowie in posts on the zoo Facebook page:
David Bowie, zoo’s beloved red panda, dies
The Cape May County Park & Zoo’s adorable red panda — named David Bowie — has died after its intestines twisted, the zoo said Thursday.
Cape May County Zoo mourns loss of beloved red panda, David Bowie
New Jersey's Cape May County Zoo said the red panda David Bowie was a fan of craisins and climbing upside down.
Berry, Beardsley Zoo's red panda, dies following veterinary procedure
“Berry, at 14 years old, lived a long and remarkable life, far exceeding the typical lifespan of 8-10 years in the wild and slightly longer in managed care,” the zoo said in a social media post. The zoo provided a link for anyone interested in donating to red panda conservation efforts.
Cape May Zoo's Red Panda dies, keepers announce
The Zoo announced the Red Panda named David Bowie died on Thursday. Vets believe the animal died from a mesenteric torsion, where the intestines twist and blood supply is cut off. David Bowie's keepers say he loved craisins, enjoyed climbing upside down and was always sweet and patient during training sessions.
Red Panda at County Zoo Dies
County Zoo has announced that one of its red pandas has died. County Commission Vice-Director Andrew Bulakowski, liaison to the county parks and zoo,said the zoo staff was deeply saddened to learn of the death of the red panda,
Cape May Zoo announces death of rock star red panda
David Bowie, a red panda named for the late British rocker, died Thursday. A necropsy of Bowie indicated mesenteric torsion, a condition in which the intestines twist, the zoo said. Most cases are nearly 100% fatal, and animals with it die very quickly.
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