The African grey parrot passed away while under anaesthesia.

SpaceCoastDaily.com announced that last month during a routine exam Rocky, the African grey parrot from Brevard Zoo in Florida, passed away while under anaesthesia.

A necropsy has been performed in order to determine what caused the death. The Zoo said that Rocky was with them since 1994, however they don’t know his exact age.

For more than 20 years he has been greeting employees and guests. Rocky was adored by staff and volunteers at the Zoo.

Brevard Zoo posted on their official FaceBook page: “We will miss her dance moves, waves, high fives and whistles, as well as her impersonations of hawks and fire drills!”

ABOUT BREVARD ZOO

“Wildlife Conservation through Education and Participation.”

To support that mission, we focus on:

• Caring responsibly, professionally and passionately for our animals
• Connecting visitors to the natural world through a relevant, unique and enjoyable Zoo experience
• Educating diverse audiences through authentic learning activities and through our on-going partnership with Brevard Public Schools and other educational providers
• Inspiring and engaging our community in conservation action through participation
• Achieving conservation results by working directly with Florida species, supporting international programs and developing training programs and workshops
• Contributing to the financial health of the region through prudent, accountable and entrepreneurial management

Credits: SpaceCoastDaily.com & Brevard Zoo Facebook Page

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