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Around Utah: Utah’s Hogle Zoo mourns the passing of sea lion Diego
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is mourning the passing of male California sea lion, Diego, who passed away on Oct. 22, 2025. In 2024, Diego was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, a spinal condition that affected his mobility and caused limited movement in his rear flippers. Over the past year, Diego’s animal care and veterinary teams worked closely to provide ongoing treatments for his degenerative disc disease, including laser therapy, medications, training adjustments, and habitat evaluations to ensure mobility and comfort. On Oct. 20, 2025, his team observed a sudden decrease in his ...
