OKC Zoo Mourns Loss Of Black Bear Named Sammy

The Oklahoma City Zoo community is mourning the loss of a black bear named Sammy.  Zoo officials said Sammy was euthanized Sunday, August 5 after ongoing efforts to treat his arthritis and ongoing pain were unsuccessful. Sammy lived at the OKC Zoo for 11 years and was among the first animals in the Oklahoma Trails Habitat, the zoo said.  Below is the original post:  Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden

Tuesday, August 7th 2018, 9:16 am

By: News 9


The Oklahoma City Zoo community is mourning the loss of a black bear named Sammy. 

Zoo officials said Sammy was euthanized Sunday, August 5 after ongoing efforts to treat his arthritis and ongoing pain were unsuccessful. Sammy lived at the OKC Zoo for 11 years and was among the first animals in the Oklahoma Trails Habitat, the zoo said. 

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