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Sedgwick County Zoo’s hippo passes away at 50

Sedgwick County Zoo’s hippo passes away at 50

Sedgwick County Zoo’s hippo passes away at 50

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The Sedgwick County Zoo’s hippo has passed away.

A statement from the zoo said the hippo, Pudgie, died May 30 at age 50. She had been dealing with health issues and declining mobility due to her age. She was euthanize after a downward turn in condition, in which it became clear her pain was too much to manage.

Pudgie was born October 18, 1972, at Houston Zoo and has lived at the Sedgwick County Zoo since 1973. Pudgie joined hippo Sweetie Pie and the two had been with the zoo for the past 50 years.

The Sedgwick County Zoo put out more information which can be found below.

Sedgwick County Zoo mourns loss of Pudgie the hippo.

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