Another Dallas Zoo death shows the local wildlife park continues to be a step away from being a puppy mill. There have been hundreds of deaths in the past decade alone.
Per Dallas Zoo media releases the ten year old Brutus, one of the cheetah brothers on habitat, died earlier this week.
During is reported to have had a poor appetite and was lethargic and weak.
The Dallas Zoo says they are still awaiting necropsy results to determine cause of this situation. Initial results indicate chronic changes in his kidneys, and likely kidney failure – a common issue in older cats.
The zoo closes with a statement about their zookeepers feelings.
The animals in our care become part of our family, and Brutus will be missed dearly…
We ask that you please keep our zoologists in your thoughts as they, too, deal with this loss.
Another Dallas Zoo Death Piles On Staggering Numbers
Since 2013 nearly hundreds of animals have died in the hands of Dallas Zoo staff. This includes multiple giraffes – leading to a SNL skit, a Silverback gorilla, and a zebra.
It is unclear if other local media will give another pass to continuing issues at our zoo or if they will sit on the sidelines criticizing questions of accountability.
In 2009, Dallas City Council members voted unanimously to turn management of zoo.
At the time the move was hailed for saving he city $1.5 M per year. Supporters said it would lead to increased donation, but there were concerns at the time over the speed the plan was presented and advanced.
Additionally, the public’s access to the zoo and zoo records was curtailed.
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