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“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cairo, the Zoo’s beloved education fennec fox.
Cairo arrived here at the end of 2016 and immediately captured the hearts of the Zoo’s Animal Ambassador Team and nearly every single person he encountered. Throughout his five years here, he educated and enlightened over 8,000 guests as an ambassador of his species. Cairo was known for his love of high speed running (and chasing) in the education classrooms and his affectionate tail wag and vocalizations.
Back in March, his caretakers noticed the development of a small twitch; Vet staff initially suspected a liver insufficiency. Medical therapy was initiated but he continued to get worse, and a liver biopsy confirmed cancer. He was managed for over a month on special supplements, medications, and fluid treatment until his health took a sharp decline at the beginning of May.
At that time, it was decided that his fight against cancer was over. Cairo was humanely euthanized while surrounded by his family of humans; he was nine years old. Cairo was a very special member of the Zoo family, and our team is mourning the loss of this incredible animal. He will be deeply missed.”-Buttonwood Park Zoo.
Buttonwood Park Zoo photo.
Buttonwood Park Zoo photo.
Buttonwood Park Zoo photo.
