Indianapolis Zoo mourning the loss of beloved lion
Incident Date:
10/01/2026
Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Facility Name:
Indianapolis Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lion
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Zoo officials announced that Zuri, a 20-year-old African lion, was euthanized after a decline in her health related to kidney disease.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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