Exotic Incident #2856

Incident Date:
03/22/2016
Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Cincinnati Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cheetah
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

Willow, a 5-year-old cheetah who gave birth to five cubs on March 8, died. She did not recover from the C-section.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2016/03/22/zoos-cheetah-mom-dies-cubs-condition-improving/82128598/