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Norfolk Zoo Uses CT Scans for Animal Health Assessments

4/21/2026

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Norfolk Zoo used a CT scanner for the first time to assess the health of penguins, a vulture, a cheetah, a tiger, and a sloth.
Zoo director Ross Snipp said the equipment provides detailed images of bones and organs.
Radiographers from Burgess Diagnostics assisted with the scans to enable safe, controlled health checks.
The zoo plans to share findings with global veterinary colleagues to enhance knowledge.

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Norfolk Zoo used a CT scanner for the first time to assess the health of penguins, a vulture, a cheetah, a tiger, and a sloth.
Zoo director Ross Snipp said the equipment provides detailed images of bones and organs.
Radiographers from Burgess Diagnostics assisted with the scans to enable safe, controlled health checks.
The zoo plans to share findings with global veterinary colleagues to enhance knowledge.