Exotic Incident #2893

Incident Date:
02/26/2017
Location:
Hattiesburg, MS - USA
Facility Name:
Hattiesburg Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Sloth
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A newborn baby sloth died. The causes are unknown, but the zoo veterinarian believes it was an infection of the lower digestive tract.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.wdam.com/story/34607191/hattiesburg-zoo-announces-death-of-baby-sloth