The Department of National Zoological Gardens states that a zebra at the Dehiwala Zoo has made a full recovery following an emergency surgery performed to remove an obstruction in its digestive system.
According to sources from the Department, the animal fell ill on September 29. Following several preliminary medical examinations, the condition was diagnosed, and the surgery was carried out on October 9.
The surgery was performed by the veterinary officers and staff of the Department of National Zoological Gardens, under the guidance of Dr. Dhammika Perera, a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Peradeniya.
Following the surgery, the zebra remained under the close supervision of veterinarians for several days. It is reported that the animal is currently in good health and has resumed eating normally.