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id: 211e6807ba
section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-06 00:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 11:53 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Zoo Miami employee hospitalized after possible drug exposure

Zoo Miami officials said an employee was hospitalized Friday after possible exposure to an immobilization drug during a routine antelope procedure.

Section: [Health](/miami/section/life.md) · Entities: [Zoo Miami](/miami/wiki/zoo-miami.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ)](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/zoo-miami-employee-hospitalized-possible-exposure-greater-kudu-antelope/3884851/), 2026-11-06 00:00 EST: Zoo Miami employee hospitalized after possible exposure to drugged antelope's saliva
- [Local 10 News (WPLG, ABC)](https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/11/06/zoo-miami-employee-hospitalized-after-possible-exposure-to-immobilization-drug-during-animal-procedure/), 2026-11-06 11:53 EST: Zoo Miami employee hospitalized after possible exposure to immobilization drug during animal procedure

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