Exotic Incident #2793

Incident Date:
08/18/2016
Location:
Peoria, IL - USA
Facility Name:
Peoria Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Amur tiger
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

Kyra, an 8-year-old female Amur tiger, died after a short illness that was likely an infection.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.pjstar.com/x1843576043/Peoria-Zoo-tiger-Kyra-dies-after-short-illness