Exotic Incident #2706
Incident Date:
11/10/2016
Location:
Powell, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Gorilla
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A 31-year-old western lowland gorilla named Anakka died at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium after failing to recover from anesthesia administered for a routine medical procedure. Zoo officials said Anakka had a stroke.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.whio.com/news/local/year-old-gorilla-dies-columbus-zoo/y7JAJMnNMFhwThtD1wy3pN/