Exotic Incident #2774
Incident Date:
07/18/2014
Location:
Honolulu, HI - USA
Facility Name:
Honolulu Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Hippopotamus
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Rosey, a 25-year-old hippopotamus, died unexpectedly. Hippos in captivity can live to be up to 50 years old. The necropsy was inconclusive but zoo staff felt that noise, stress, and heat from the new water system being installed in the enclosure likely played a role.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/26057223/honolulu-zoo-hippo-dies-exhibit-closed http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/33731070/honolulu-zoo-exhibit-to-reopen-amid-lingering-questions-about-hippos-death