3-must-reads-on-zoos for National Zoo Lovers Day

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It's National Zoo Lovers Day! To celebrate, we have spotlighted various zoos natiowide and their recent achievements.

From a breakthrough treatment for a Komodo dragon to the centennial celebration of a historical zoo—there's something for everyone. Happy reading!

1. San Antonio Zoo treats first exotic animal with Synovetin OA: Bubba, a 27-year-old Komodo dragon, succesfully received this innovative treatment that reduces inflammation in arthritic joints.
2. Oakland Zoo commemorates its 100th anniversary: In honor of this milestone, the zoo highlighted its notable accomplishments throughout the years in animal welfare and beyond.
3. Florida zoo welcomes critically endangered lemur: One of the world’s most endangered primates—a blue-eyed black lemur—was recently born at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.