Exotic Incident #2730

Incident Date:
10/12/2016
Location:
Waco, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Cameron Park Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator snapping turtle
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

Fezzik, an alligator snapping turtle, died due to complications related to old age. He was estimated to be around 76 years old.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.kcentv.com/news/local/cameron-park-zoo-mourns-loss-of-fezzik-the-turle/334932756