Exotic Incident #2417

Incident Date:
03/30/2013
Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Facility Name:
Baton Rouge Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A 46-year-old Asian elephant named Judy was found dead in her enclosure by zookeepers. Officials released the cause of death as chronic gastrointestinal irritation, a side effect from arthritis treatment.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://theadvocate.com/home/5571571-125/br-zoo-elephant-judy-dies