Zoo Miami gorillas undergo pre-shipment exams pending their relocation to Brookfield Zoo in Chicago

A pair of gorillas underwent a series of pre-shipment exams before leaving South Florida for their new home at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago Brothers Barney and Shango underwent several healthcare exams at Zoo Miami including dental exams blood tests and received all of their shots as they prepare to head to their new home later this month The more than -pound animals are being relocated to Chicago as their exhibit is set to close for construction projects Doctors say they re in good robustness and fit to passage