FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Jasper, a beloved 15-year-old meerkat at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, has passed away.
The Fresno Chaffe Zoo says their animal care and veterinary teams made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize him due to age-related issues following a recent health exam.
Jasper was one of the original members of the meerkat mob in African Adventure.
He had been closely monitored for several years due to his advanced age.
In his final years, he transitioned from being the zoo’s sole meerkat to helping establish a thriving mob.
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The zoo extends its deepest condolences to Jasper’s animal care team and all who have cherished memories of him.