Exotic Incident #2393
Incident Date:
05/08/2016
Location:
Apple Valley, MN - USA
Facility Name:
Minnesota Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Nadya, a 3-year-old Amur tiger at the Minnesota Zoo, died. The tiger had been ailing the week before her death, but veterinarians and zookeepers could not determine what caused her illness, even after emergency exploratory surgery.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.startribune.com/nadya-amur-tiger-at-minnesota-zoo-dies-unexpectedly/378696841/