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first_reported: 2026-11-06 11:53 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 11:53 EST
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# Zoo Miami employee hospitalized after animal procedure

A Zoo Miami employee was hospitalized Friday morning after becoming ill during a procedure on a greater kudu antelope, zoo officials said. The employee may have been exposed to an immobilization drug.

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

## Coverage

- [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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