Wellington Zoo is farewelling its nine-year-old chimpanzee, Beni, who died today after complications following surgery.
Beni died after complications following surgery. Photo: Wellington Zoo / Facebook
Staff at the zoo found a deep cut on Beni's leg last Saturday and performed emergency surgery.
Despite showing some signs of recovery, he had to be anaesthetised for a second operation, but his weakened state meant he did not recover.
Beni was born in the zoo, and staff say he was a cheeky and loved member of the chimpanzee troop.