Ostrich’s Wing Amputation After Plastic Incident | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Penny the ostrich is back home after a dramatic rescue—and a wing amputation. She nearly swallowed a plastic cup that blew into her enclosure, prompting quick keeper intervention to prevent disaster. Sadly, the incident fractured her wing beyond repair, leading to surgery. Though she now has a small nub where her wing used to be, Penny’s healing well, pain-free and adjusting beautifully. Her feathers will regrow, and the zoo’s team is monitoring her closely. A local vet hospital stepped in to help, and the zoo’s director is using Penny’s story as a powerful reminder: clean up your trash to…