Exotic Incident #2659

Incident Date:
03/11/2013
Location:
San Antonio, TX - USA
Facility Name:
San Antonio Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Elephants
Animal:
Asian elephant
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

Boo, a 59-year-old male Asian elephant who was suffering from lymphoma, was euthanized due to a declining quality of life.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Elephant-59-dies-at-San-Antonio-Zoo-4345048.php