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Beloved Zoo Wolf Euthanized Due to Neurological Disease
29 Oct
Summary
- A 10-year-old male grey wolf named Takoda was euthanized last month.
- Takoda suffered from a rapidly progressing neurological disease.
- He had resided at the Calgary Zoo since 2018, coming from Quebec.

The Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo shared the sad news that Takoda, a 10-year-old male grey wolf, was euthanized last month. The decision was made by the zoo's animal care team due to a rapidly progressing neurological disease.
Takoda's condition did not improve with treatments and was severely affecting his quality of life. He had been a beloved resident at the Calgary Zoo since 2018, having previously lived at Parc Omega in Quebec. His departure is deeply felt by the zoo staff.