What Does It Take to Save a Gorilla's Life? The Dallas Zoo Hospital Knows

Just like any medical facility, this hospital in Oak Cliff is equipped to serve patients of all shapes and sizes. But this one can handle all kinds of species, too. The Dallas Zoo's hospital is a lot like its human counterparts in other ways. The three veterinarians, five certified vet techs and three keepers provide everything from emergency procedures to routine checkups. The A.H. Meadows Animal Care Facility was built in 1999 but still looks new, no easy feat considering its patients don't just act like animals — they actually are animals.   Continue reading...

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