Workers at Billabong Zoo in Port Macquarie have been left devastated by the loss of Milo the seven-year-old African lion, who died due to post-surgery complications.
abc.net.au/news/african-lion-mailo-dies-after-surgery-billabong-zoo/102444990Workers at a zoo in regional New South Wales have been left devastated as visitors pay tribute following the death of much-loved African "lion king" Milo.
The zoo said Milo underwent abdominal surgery in 2020 and was later diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition, feline gastrointestinal eosinophilic sclerosing fibroplasia. Ali Provost, who has done work placement at the zoo and has since been a regular visitor, said she "had a few tears" when she heard the news."I have nice memories of watching the keepers train them and provide enrichment too. It's amazing to see them move and act almost like a regular house cat at times but of course they are so different.""She is a beautiful lion and I feel for her for losing her mate and best friend.