Exotic Incident #2933
Incident Date:
05/04/2017
Location:
Columbia, SC - USA
Facility Name:
Riverbanks Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
African elephant
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Penny, a 37-year-old African elephant, was euthanized after she fell in her exhibit and was unable to stand.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.wltx.com/features/riverbanks-zoo-announces-death-of-female-elephant/436861826