Exotic Incident #2625
Incident Date:
07/27/2016
Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Facility Name:
Maryland Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Zebra
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A 16-year-old zebra named Trixie was euthanized due to declining health at the Maryland Zoo. The zoo’s head veterinarian said that health concerns Trixie faced years ago when she performed at the circus caught up with her and affected her quality of life.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/16-year-old-zebra-euthanized-due-to-declining-health-at-maryland-zoo