Exotic Animal Incident Report

Reported: Nov 10, 2007
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Animal: Armadillo, Bird, Turtle, Snake
Animal Disposition: dead

Facility Type: Accredited AZA Zoo
Facility Name: Indianapolis Zoo

Category: Animal Death
Species: Reptile, Other

Summary: A fire broke out at the Indianapolis Zoo’s Encounter Exhibit, killing an armadillo, some small birds, some turtles, and a snake. The surviving animals were treated at a local vet clinic and the exhibit remained closed until the cause of the fire could be determined.

Source: www.indiananewscenter.com