TOPEKA, Kansas: A beloved ostrich at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas has died after swallowing a staff member's keys.
TOPEKA, Kansas : A beloved ostrich at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas has died after swallowing a staff member's keys.The zoo announced in a social media post on Friday that the 5-year-old ostrich named Karen had reached beyond her exhibit's fence and grabbed and swallowed the employee's keys. Staff consulted with experts around the US 'to undergo surgical and non-surgical efforts to minimize the impact of the keys.
Photo Brea Schmidt/Topeka Zoo via AP'We are devastated by the loss of Karen,' Moser said in a statement. 'She was not just an animal; she was a beloved member of our community. Our thoughts are with our dedicated animal care team, who formed deep bonds with Karen during her time with us.'The adored ostrich had been at the zoo since March 2023. She was known for her love of playing in water 'and, best of all, being our 'dancing queen!'' the zoo said.
Adored Ostrich At Kansas Zoo Has Died After Swallowing Staff Member's Keys
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