Exotic Incident #2889
Incident Date:
01/09/2017
Location:
Springfield, IL - USA
Facility Name:
Henson Robinson Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Gibbon
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Kimmy, a 41-year-old gibbon, died. She had developed diabetes a few years ago, and her condition was treated with medication and diet. Her medical condition had recently worsened.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170209/springfield-zoos-gibbon-moving-west-after-foster-mother-dies