Exotic Incident #757
Incident Date:
01/28/2005
Location:
Sacramento, CA - USA
Facility Name:
Sacramento Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death by other animal (DA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lion
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A 15-month partnership of two lions that shared an exhibit at the Sacramento Zoo ended when the male, Aslan, attacked and killed the lioness, Massina. The zoo director said, “This is really a reminder of how unpredictable their behavior can be at times.” She then said Aslan might be paired with another lioness.
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