Gibbon Dies at Mesker Park Zoo
Incident Date:
09/08/2025
Location:
Evansville, IN - USA
Facility Name:
Mesker Park Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Gibbon
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
EVANSVILLE, IN – Officials at the Mesker Park Zoo said a Mueller’s Grey Gibbon that had been at the zoo since 2001 has died.
Zookeepers stated that Berta, who celebrated her 59th birthday in July, showed a decreased appetite and was no longer participating in daily activities she enjoyed. An investigation into Berta’s death showed significant age-related changes to multiple organ systems. She arrived at Mesker Park Zoo 24 years ago with her partner, Freddy, who passed away in 2015.
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