Columbus Zoo Euthanizes Cheetah Following Kidney Complications
Incident Date:
04/19/2026
Location:
Columbus, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Columbus Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Small Cats
Animal:
Cheetah
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is mourning the loss of Kibibi. Kibibi, known as “Bibi,” was euthanized at age 12 following a battle with kidney failure, according to a statement released by the zoo. Bibi arrived in Columbus in 2013 and was among the first residents of the Heart of Africa region.
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