Indianapolis Rhino Dies
Incident Date:
08/13/2026
Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Facility Name:
Indianapolis Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Rhino
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Indianapolis Zoo announced Wednesday that it had to make a very tough decision recently. The zoo had to say goodbye to Gloria, a 47-year-old white rhinoceros who’s been a fixture in the Plains biome for the past 18 years.
The zoo said Gloria’s health and mobility declined in recent weeks, and animal care staff noticed she had trouble moving within her habitat. She had not responded to medical treatment intended to make her more comfortable. Following consultations with the zoo’s veterinary team, staff decided to euthanize Gloria.
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