Nola, one of just five northern white rhinos left in the world, is on the mend at the Safari Park, which is part of the Zoological Society of San Diego
The critically endangered rhino had been under zookeepers' care for 11 days, was but was able to go back to her habitat on January 8 to join her companion Chuck.
Nola is the only white rhino at the Safair Park and, at 40 years of age, is considered elderly. Keepers revealed that her appetite diminished and her activity dropped in December, prompting them to put her under the care of the Park's veterinarians. She also had a nasal discharge, which led vets to believe she had a sinus infection. After responding well to antibiotics, she was allowed to go back to her enclosure, but staff members will continue to monitor her carefully.
The society operates the San Diego Zoo, which is located in Balboa Park in San Diego proper and the Safari Park, which is located in Escondido, about 30 miles north of the city. With the exception of the big cats, animals are allowed to roam freely at the Safari Park in ‘enclosures’ that cover many acres, while people ride through the exhibits on a tram.
Zoo officials might consider working with a postcard printing company to devise a mailer for members, who might like to know that Nola is progressing well.
