Exotic Incident #2943
Incident Date:
05/11/2017
Location:
Columbia, SC - USA
Facility Name:
Riverbanks Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Gorilla
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A baby Western lowland gorilla died during birth due to complications. The mother, 11-year-old Macy, survived.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.wyff4.com/article/sc-zoos-first-baby-gorilla-dies-during-birth-officials-say/9640869