death

Last week, on the 24th of October 2025, we lost Regent’s Park’s final resident chimpanzee: Koko (called Coco in older sources) was one of the last two chimps to reside at London Zoo, before the demolition of the Sobell Pavilion and restructuring of the area into Gorilla Kingdom. Leaving in...

This image is a somewhat, loose memorial to the world renowned Winter the Dolphin, who recently passed away on November 11th, 2021, due to an uncontrollable gastrointestinal infection at the age of sixteen.

As I saw the notice that Chester Zoo's elephant house was closed due to an "anomaly" in a routine EEHV test, I was reminded just how much loss the Hi-Way family, the zoo, and its supporters have borne in the last decade. While we all know that animals and humans alike will not live...

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I had to do research for a project on the causes of death of North American Commerson's dolphins, and I came across a strange one. Oreo's cause of death is listed as hypovolemic shock, yet she wasn't pregnant, which means she probably suffered a traumatic incident. Does anyone know what happened...

Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Gardens only Cheetah, 7 year old Anya, died on Jan. 18 following what was thought to be a routine physical examination. The cause of death is undetermined. Anya underwent a root canal during the physical. Will and more when I learn more about this.

SeaWorld is continuing to fight tooth-and-nail against OSHA's citations and fine, originally issued in August of 2010, in response to the death of whale trainer Dawn Brancheau. SeaWorld’s Case Against The Government Not Going Swimmingly…Update 9/21/11 | Candace Calloway Whiting -...

Did zoos keep information on the cause of death of orangutans who died in the 1960s? I'm particularly interested in Sadie, who was purchased by Detroit Zoo in 1955, and who died in 1966. I have the stud book info, but I'm trying to find out more and the Detroit Zoo won't respond to my requests...

Haloko, National Zoo's oldest western lowland gorilla, passed today. This sweet lady was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in December. Haloko was wild born, in 1967. She was a quiet gorilla, much loved by the keepers, volunteers, and visitors. She came to National Zoo in December...

Zoo officials in Latvia's capital say three zebras, three ostriches and an antelope died in a fire that spread quickly because of tinder-dry hay. Riga Zoo development manager Edgar Vitols said Friday it is unclear what caused the fire, though zoo officials believe it was likely the result of...

Escaped pet python strangles child to death in Florida

AdelaideNow... Monarto Zoo's 'fiery' king dies

Cincinnati Zoo Cheetah Dies - :: Cincinnati news story :: LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV in Cincinnati The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden says a member of the Zoo's Cat Ambassador Program, a 12-year old male cheetah named Moya, passed away on Monday, January 26. Moya passed away during a seizure a...