Toronto Zoo bids goodbye to 2 long-term resident animals [Video]

Toronto Zoo has bid goodbye to two of its long-term residents over the past week.

On Christmas Day, Moja, a 24-year-old spotted hyena, was put to sleep after an emergency procedure was performed when his health rapidly declined, the Zoo said in a Facebook post.

Moja lived out his days to the fullest, as typically the lifespan for a spotted hyena can range between 12 to 25 years.

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Meanwhile, Lily, an 11-year-old American moose, the last moose remaining at the Toronto Zoo, was a long-time inhabitant of the Canadian Domain and had been under observation since Dec. 23 due to a change in behaviour and physical ailments.

After a thorough examination of her work-up, the Zoo decided to humanely euthanize Lily.

“As we mark the end of our 50th anniversary year, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing commitment our team …