What happened to Koko B macaw Frankie?
Frankie passed away peacefully after suffering a cardiac arrest while under anesthesia following a routine veterinary checkup in December 2017. Although staff administered immediate aid in the form of CPR and rushed Frankie to an emergency avian veterinarian, efforts to save her were unsuccessful. This loss deeply shattered staff, fellow avian caretakers, and many individuals touched by her incredible spirit; it highlighted how much of an impression a beloved animal's passing can leave on not just those closely invested in their lives, but the wider community around them as well.