Lemur Dies from Lung Failure at Washington Park Zoo
Incident Date:
06/03/2026
Location:
Washington Park, IN - USA
Facility Name:
Washington Park Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Lemur
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
MICHIGAN CITY, IN – The Washington Park Zoo experienced the loss of two animals overnight due to separate medical events.
A wolf passed away from natural causes, then a lemur passed away overnight due to lung failure. No further details about the Lemur or their condition have been released at this time.
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