After careful consideration stemming from furthering complications from his worsening conditions, and with Winston's quality of life top of mind, wildlife health and care teams made the difficult decision to compassionately euthanize him, the zoo said in a statement.
Winston was one of the oldest male gorillas in a U.S. zoo, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Sunday. This gentle giant will be remembered for his quiet strength, easygoing nature, and heart of gold, the zoo statement said.
In recent years, Winston had been treated for a variety of age-related conditions, including heart disease, degenerative joint disease and kidney disease, officials said.
Since coming to the San Diego safari park in 1984, Winston fathered nine offspring and was the grandfather to eight and great-grandfather to one, the Union-Tribune reported.
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