“Doctor Zoo” launched: A Chronicle of healing, compassion, and wild encounters

“Doctor Zoo: A Wildlife Vet's Chronicles from the Colombo Zoo”, a compelling memoir by Sri Lankan wildlife veterinarian Dr. Jagath Jayasekera, was launched on Monday (21) at the National Library Auditorium, in Colombo, amidst a gathering of professionals, conservationists, and longtime well-wishers.

- BY IFHAM NIZAM

This unique book captures the extraordinary world of veterinary care for patients who cannot speak wild animals who suffer in silence and rely on the sharp eye, steady hand, and empathetic heart of a skilled vet.

What sets Dr. Jayasekera apart is not merely his commitment to animals we commonly see, but his rare experiences treating exotic species that are the subject of global fascination. From rhinoceroses and anacondas to orangutans, arapaimas, pygmy hippos, kangaroos, giraffes, lions, sea lions, chimpanzees, wolves, and the elusive thapasa baboon, Dr. Jayasekera has been at the frontlines of treating the most challenging and often dangerous patients at the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens.