Zoo Miami is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Coedie, a cherished member of our animal household, who was humanely euthanized earlier right this moment following a fast decline in well being.
Coedie, an 11-year-old male koala, had a declining urge for food final week. Zoo Miami’s devoted animal care and veterinary groups intently monitored and cared for him and promptly offered supportive remedy for gastric misery. To boost his care, Zoo Miami consulted with San Diego Zoo, Riverbanks Zoo, Palm Seashore Zoo, and different amenities skilled with koalas—who generously offered gut-supportive sources from their wholesome koalas.
Additional evaluations, together with x-rays, revealed that Coedie was additionally affected by pneumonia. He was instantly hospitalized within the ICU, the place he obtained complete medical care, together with oxygen help, medicines, nebulization, and round the clock monitoring. Regardless of intensive care, Coedie continued to say no and after cautious consideration, the troublesome resolution was made to humanely euthanize him to forestall additional struggling.
Coedie was born on July 30, 2013, on the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and arrived at Zoo Miami on October 16 as a part of a managed mortgage settlement with the Riverbanks Zoo and Backyard in Columbia, South Carolina. His relocation was a part of a collaborative program overseen by the Affiliation of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), making certain the well being and genetic variety of the U.S. koala inhabitants beneath human care.
With a mean lifespan of roughly 10-12 years, Coedie’s passing at 11 marks the lack of a treasured, previouser koala. His transient time at Zoo Miami left a long-lasting impression on workers and guests alike.
Zoo Miami stays steadfast in its dedication to koala conservation. Through the years, the Zoo has contributed tens of 1000’s of {dollars} by its Conservation Fund and the Gail S. Posner Belief to help efforts to guard koalas within the wild and their pure habitats.
Our hearts exit to the devoted groups who cared for Coedie and to the numerous people who had been touched by his presence. Zoo Miami will proceed honoring his legacy by working to guard this iconic species for future eras.
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