Wolf Euthanized at Detroit Zoo
Incident Date:
09/05/2026
Location:
Detroit, MI - USA
Facility Name:
Detroit Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Wolf
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
DETROIT, MI – The Detroit Zoo is mourning the loss an animal in its care for the last 11 years. Kaska, the gray wolf was euthanized on Thursday at 16 years old,
The zoo reported that Kaska, who resided in the Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness habitat, displayed “a noticeable decline in mobility, appetite and overall comfort in recent days” made worse by existing arthritis issues.
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