1988-2022
June 3, 2022
Our team is deeply saddened to share Madam has passed away. A recent CT scan revealed several tumors that were not present during her routine exam in November. Our vet team worked tirelessly to treat Madam in consultation with several world-class sea turtle vets.
A new CT scan showed the tumors continued to grow and spread to other areas, despite our team’s best efforts. During a scheduled surgery this morning, the tumors were determined inoperable after exhausting all options for treatment. The team who lovingly cared for Madam each day surrounded her and said goodbye as the difficult decision was made to humanely euthanize her.
The entire CMA team is mourning the loss of an animal that has been a part of our family since she hatched here over 33 years ago. Madam, a critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, was part of an innovative conservation program implemented in the 1980s to restore this species in the wild. We hope that Madam’s life can provide important information to one day help this species come off the endangered species list.
We want to sincerely thank our Animal Care team for giving her the best home possible at CMA and our Vet team for providing Madam with the best care available.
We appreciate your love and support during this difficult time.
