The park said Winston was euthanized Saturday after veterinarians determined his condition was declining.
This undated photo provided by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance shows Winston, a western lowland gorilla at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.scondido, Calif. — Winston, a western lowland gorilla who was a favorite attraction at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, has died at the age of 52 after suffering multiple health problems, officials said.
“After careful consideration stemming from furthering complications from his worsening conditions, and with Winston’s quality of life top of mind, wildlife health and care teams made the difficult decision to compassionately euthanize him,” the zoo said in a statement. “This gentle giant will be remembered for his quiet strength, easygoing nature, and heart of gold,” the zoo statement said.
In recent years, Winston had been treated for a variety of “age-related conditions,” including heart disease, degenerative joint disease and kidney disease, officials said. The gorilla was born in the wild and later came under the care of a private owner in England. Since coming to the San Diego safari park in 1984, Winston fathered nine offspring and was the grandfather to eight and great-grandfather to one, the Union-Tribune reported.TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.
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