Exotic Incident #2750

Incident Date:
10/10/2014
Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Denver Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Asian elephant
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A 44-year-old female Asian elephant named Kimbo died. She was euthanized due to renal failure and arthritis.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.denverpost.com/2014/10/11/denver-zoo-elephant-kimbo-dies-after-refusing-to-eat-and-drink/