Karen, a 5-year-old ostrich at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas, has died after swallowing a staff member’s keys. The zoo attempted surgical and non-surgical efforts to minimize the keys’ impact but were unsuccessful. Karen was euthanized and passed away in staff’s hands. The zoo is devastated by the loss and is taking appropriate actions regarding the team member involved. They are also reviewing and enhancing safety protocols for its animals.