The chopper left off with the precious Makokou today (6 June).

In May this year, a decision was taken to immobilize the Joburg Zoo’s male Western Lowland Gorilla Makokou, who is 35 years-old, for a complete health examination. He has previously been suffering from a chronic nasal discharge which had not been responding positively to routine medical treatments.

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All is set at Joburg Zoo for Makokou’s treatment trip