Exotic Incident #2664
Incident Date:
09/26/2016
Location:
Detroit, MI - USA
Facility Name:
Detroit Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Polar bear
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Tundra, a 29-year-old polar bear who previously was on display at the Indianapolis Zoo, has died less than four months after she was moved to the Detroit Zoo. She fell ill suddenly, and the zoo made the decision to euthanize her.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2016/09/26/former-indianapolis-zoo-polar-bear-tundra-dies-detroit/91131814/