Exotic Incident #2448
Incident Date:
06/18/2016
Location:
Oklahoma City, OK - USA
Facility Name:
Oklahoma City Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Gorilla
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A 41-year-old silverback gorilla named Tatu was euthanized because of ongoing health problems. The zoo says Tatu’s health had been declining for several weeks. Last week, the Western lowland gorilla suddenly lost the ability to use his legs, and an MRI showed compression on his spinal cord, which was caused by severe arthritis.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.kjrh.com/news/oklahoma-city-zoo-announces-death-of-silverback-gorilla