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first_reported: 2026-11-05 23:59 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 11:53 EST
status: reported
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# Zoo Miami employee hospitalized after possible drug exposure

A Zoo Miami employee was hospitalized after possible exposure to an immobilization drug, zoo officials said. The employee fell ill during a procedure on a greater kudu.

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

## Coverage

- [Telemundo 51](https://www.telemundo51.com/noticias/local/empleado-del-zoologico-de-miami-es-hospitalizado-tras-posible-exposicion-a-opioide-usado-para-sedar-un-antilope/2845947/), 2026-11-05 23:59 EST: Empleado del Zoológico de Miami es hospitalizado tras posible exposición a opioide usado para sedar un antílope
- [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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