Beardsley Zoo's red panda Berry dies at 14 years old

Beardsley Zoo's red panda Berry dies at 14 years old: 'A true ambassador for her species'
The red panda, who served as the Bridgeport zoo's honorary mayor, passed away after a veterinary procedure, according to officials.
Red Panda has died at Bridgeport Zoo
A sad story from a Connecticut Zoo after a lovable Red Panda named Berry passes away. Officials at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport say Berry was 14 when she died on Wednesday.
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo says Berry the red panda has died
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WFSB) - Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo says Berry the red panda has died. Berry passed away on Wednesday after a medical procedure. “Despite the dedicated efforts of our veterinary and animal care teams, Berry was slow to recover from anesthesia and sadly, did not survive,” The Zoo said in a statement.
Red panda at Beardsley Zoo passes away
The Zoo considered Berry a "beloved member of our zoo," with "a playful demeanor and striking natural beauty."
Bridgeport zoo's red panda passes away
A statement from Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo on Friday confirmed the passing of the zoo’s 14-year-old red panda, Berry. Zoo officials say the panda passed away following a medical procedure. The statement explained Berry was slow to recover from anesthesia and did not survive.
Berry, Beardsley Zoo's red panda, dies following veterinary procedure
“Berry, at 14 years old, lived a long and remarkable life, far exceeding the typical lifespan of 8-10 years in the wild and slightly longer in managed care,” the zoo said in a social media post. The zoo provided a link for anyone interested in donating to red panda conservation efforts.
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