An adored and important penguin at the San Diego Zoo is getting new shoes to help with a painful condition. Lucas is a prominent member of the San Diego Zoo’s African penguin colony who was diagnosed with a degenerative foot condition. Lucas now has a new opportunity to thrive, thanks to intervention by the Zoo’s wildlife heath and wildlife care specialist teams. Lucas has a chronic condition known as bumblefoot. If left untreated, bumblefoot can lead to sepsis and death by secondary infection. Full story on CBS8.com: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/shoes-give-adored-san-diego-zoo-penguin-chance-to-thrive/509-328f49fa-aa97-4a0e-96ee-75fae8b9c3ec