Exotic Incident #2449
Incident Date:
06/06/2016
Location:
Madison, WI - USA
Facility Name:
Henry Vilas Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
White rhinoceros
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
George, a 44-year-old white rhinoceros, was euthanized due to deteriorating health. He lived at the zoo for 40 years.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.channel3000.com/news/Oldest-longest-term-zoo-resident-George-the-rhino-dies/39923818