Same here. He certainly reached an impressive age! Some of his ancestors/lineage at Paradise Valley Springs have reacted similar ages. His maternal uncle Max lived until 19; and his maternal grandmother Honey and maternal great aunt Suzie reached 22 and 23 years respectively. The Paradise Park descendants in ZAA zoos haven’t been recommended for further breeding, which may explains Sabi not breeding in turn.
Wellington Zoo - Sadiki Update After confirming the growths found inside Sadiki were non-cancerous, the vet team have narrowed his condition down to two tentative diagnosis (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency and Inflammatory Bowel Disease), both of which he’ll be treated for for the next 2-3 weeks. If he responds well to treatment, this indicates the diagnosis was successful. Full report on socials.
