Tag: Winston
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Protects the Heart of a Critically Endangered Gorilla Patriarch
In 2017, a team of medical experts—including specialists in the treatment of both human and wildlife patients—gathered to assess an esteemed elder resident of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park: Winston, a critically endangered silverback gorilla. Today, at age 51, he is considered one of the world’s oldest male gorillas in managed care. Winston, who […]
The Oldest Breeding Male Gorilla in the U.S. Gets a Heart Exam
Winston, the oldest breeding male gorilla in the United States, is resting at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park after undergoing a thorough medical exam that included an in-depth assessment of his heart. The assessment was made after animal care staff noticed a decline in his general health earlier this year, when he showed nonspecific […]
