Exotic Incident #2849
Incident Date:
11/29/2015
Location:
Norristown, PA - USA
Facility Name:
Elmwood Park Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Red panda
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Clinger, an 18-month-old male red panda, died of meningo-encephalitis, an infection likely caused by a parasite.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.thereporteronline.com/general-news/20151218/elmwood-park-zoo-in-norristown-releases-cause-of-red-pandas-death