Rolling Hills Zoo Tiger Euthanized

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SALINA, KS – The Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina shared that their female Amur tiger, Andrea, died on Tuesday. In a Facebook post, the zoo said that Andrea had been under observation by their animal care team and veterinary staff for the past several months due to her advanced age. Andrea was 17 years old. The zoo mentioned that Amur tigers generally live 10 to 15 years in the wild, but can live longer under human care.

The zoo said her quality of life was declining and the team made the decision to euthanize Andrea to allow her “comfort and dignity in her final moments.” Originally born in the Saint Louis Zoo in 2008, Andrea joined Rolling Hills Zoo in 2016 following a breeding recommendation by the AZA Species Survival Plan. While at Rolling Hills Zoo, Andrea gave birth to three cubs. These tigers are critically endangered in the wild.

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