PIX: Zoo Miami Flamingos Get Annual Physicals

Zoo staff uses a long net to gently herd flamingo flock into a corral. (Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Zoo Miami Flamingo Exams

Flamingos are very wary of staff approaching with the net. (Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Zoo Miami Flamingo Exams

Senior Zookeeper Susan Kong ensures that the flock remains contained in the corral. (Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Zoo Miami Flamingo Exams

The flamingos find safety in numbers and remain relatively calm in the corral. (Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Zoo Miami Flamingo Exams

This lone male 31-year-old flamingo will remain in the hospital for further observation related to respiratory issues (Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Zoo Miami Flamingo Exams

Zoo Miami Associate Veterinarian Dr. Jimmy Johnson, prepares to collect a blood sample while zookeeper Susanne Gigler secures the flamingo. (Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Zoo Miami Flamingo Exams

Animal Care Manager Amanda Makkay secures the flamingo’s head while it receives it vaccination for West Nile virus. (Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Zoo Miami Flamingo Exams

Animal Care Coordinator Matt McHale holds onto a flamingo prior to its being examined. (Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)

Zoo Miami Flamingo Exams

Animal Care Coordinator Matt McHale holds onto a flamingo prior to its being examined. (Zoo Miami/Ron Magill)