Exotic Incident #2418
Incident Date:
04/14/2016
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:
Two of the five premature cheetah cubs born at the zoo on March 8 passed away. The first died on March 28. All the cubs suffered from digestive issues.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.wafb.com/story/31730799/cheetah-cub-born-premature-at-cincinnati-zoo-passes-away