Exotic Incident #2913
Incident Date:
04/09/2017
Location:
Salt Lake City, UT - USA
Facility Name:
Hogle Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Polar bear
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Rizzo, a 19-year-old polar bear, was euthanized after being diagnosed with renal failure due to a terminal kidney condition.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://kutv.com/news/local/rizzo-hogle-zoos-polar-bear-has-passed-away