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From The Journal Times.com:

Milana Doné

Nelson, an African penguin at the Racine Zoo, passed away June 3 following a terminal illness. 

Courtesy of Racine Zoo

RACINE — Nelson, a 5-year-old African penguin who was born at The Racine Zoo on March 6, 2021, and could be recognized by his orange band and hunched back, has died.

Two days after Nelson hatched, he was joined by his twin brother, Ozzy, according to a news release from the zoo.

The zoo described them as a sweet, chaotic pair that sought love, attention and trouble. The penguins continued to recognize each other as brothers even as they grew into adulthood.

When Nelson was a chick, he developed a spinal infection that impacted the growth of his spine and resulted in a hunched posture, the zoo said. Although medical intervention was able to cure his infection, the shape of Nelson’s spine was permanent.

Nelson was able to do everything a normal penguin would, and the zoo prioritized a happy, healthy and comfortable life through special veterinary care, such as acupuncture treatments.

According to the zoo, Nelson formed more of a bonded relationship with hiskeepers than any of the other penguins. He clung to their shoes and responded to scratches with his own “preening” of the keepers’ fingers.

The zoo said animal care staff recently noticed changes in Nelson’s behavior and appetite that indicated something was wrong.

After exams determined a terminal illness, staff considered quality of life and declining condition. Nelson was euthanized June 3 surrounded by the animal care team, who the zoo said will remember and miss him.

African penguins live along the coast of South Africa and are the only species of penguins that live on the continent.

Their typical lifespan is 15-20 years in the wild and 20-30 years or longer in human care.

From: https://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_a6fdf43b-88e6-4bfe-b2cb-929eec2ba897.html

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Yin, one of the Milwaukee County Zoo's Chinese alligators, has died

From JSOnline:

Hannah Kirby

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A Yang without his Yin. The Milwaukee County Zoo is mourning the loss of another one of its animals.

Chinese alligator Yin, a longtime resident, was humanely euthanized in early May, the zoo shared in a Tuesday, May 19, post on its website and social media. She is suspected to have had ovarian cancer with metastasis, the zoo shared, citing preliminary necropsy results.

"Yin was a favorite among zookeepers and will be missed," the post said. "She was very smart and slower to trust but comfortable once she knew the animal care team members. The zookeepers noted she was strong-willed and intelligent, and loved shrimp."

When the animal care team noticed Yin was having mobility issues last June, the veterinary staff assessed her, which lead to antibiotic treatment for a spinal lesion, the post said. More recently, Yin's skin condition and appetite have been declining.

"After much consideration about her quality of life, along with a poor prognosis, the team made the decision to humanely euthanize her," the post said.

Yin was nearly 41 years old. The median life expectancy for a Chinese alligator in human care in 26 years old, according to the zoo.

Yin and male Chinese alligator Yang, 39, have been behind the scenes since Yin's treatment began, with Yang providing companionship to her, the post said.

"In the morning, Yin and Yang were often seen laying closely, and they spent a lot of time together," the post said.

Yin and Yang came to Milwaukee together from the Bronx Zoo in 1995.

Yang – who zookeepers note is healthy – will return to the Chinese alligator habitat, located in the zoo's Aquatic & Reptile Center, once ongoing pool renovations to the habitat are completed, the post said.

The zoo has been in contact with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan Program coordinator, the post said, and Milwaukee will likely receive a recommendation for another female in the future.

Yin's death comes just around a month after another longtime zoo resident, Brittany – a 45-year-old African savanna elephant – was humanely euthanized after her health declined. In September, one of the zoo's other beloved geriatric elephants, Ruth, was euthanized after a couple of falls.

From: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2026/05/19/yin-one-of-the-milwaukee-county-zoos-chinese-alligators-has-died/90167241007/

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RACINE — Racine County has secured $5 million in federal funding to support the construction of its new mental health facility.

The funding was included in a bipartisan federal government funding package advanced by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Racine County applied for congressionally directed spending as part of the federal appropriations process.

In a news release, the county said the new mental health facility, currently under construction at 1720 Taylor Ave. in Racine, has utilized federal, state and local resources "to build critical infrastructure while maintaining Racine County's long-term fiscal responsibility."

Along with the newly awarded funds, the project uses prior investments from the American Rescue Plan Act, opioid settlement funds dedicated to addressing the opioid crisis, and county bonding.

While Racine County currently provides mental health and substance abuse services, a "critical gap" remains in residential treatment and crisis stabilization, with no residential substance use treatment programs within a 40-mile radius of Racine County, according to the release.

The county said the new facility will "directly address this gap by centralizing crisis stabilization, residential substance use treatment, mobile crisis response, and protective services under one roof."

Construction on the facility began in May 2025 and it is expected to open by the end of 2026.

Racine County Executive Ralph Malicki said in the release that this project "reflects how Racine County approaches major investments: with strong partnerships and respect for our residents and taxpayers."

"Through careful planning and strategically aligned resources, we're bringing significant outside investment to Racine County and delivering a facility that will serve our residents for decades to come," he said.

From: https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_f85f905c-889a-456e-8af7-88c31f11e1db.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

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