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USDA: Lioness euthanized after incident involving broken barrier at Columbus Zoo

A door separating two groups of lions at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium reportedly failed in April, leading to the death of ...

Columbus Zoo lion dies following 'altercation' between incompatible animals, USDA issues citation

A faulty door at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's lion enclosure led to the death of a lioness and injuries to a male lion in April. The zoo determined a window in the door created a structural ...
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USDA cites Columbus Zoo for door failure that led to lion's death

Columbus Zoo staff knew the zoo’s male lion, Roary, and one of the lionesses, Asali, did not get along. Staff believe one of ...

It’s a girl! Ohio zoo welcomes first baby Asian elephant of the year

The 16-year-old Asian elephant Sundara, nicknamed Sunny, welcomed her first baby, weighing 215 pounds, into the world at 4:26 ...

Columbus Zoo lioness euthanized after enclosure door failure

A USDA report revealed a faulty door led to a fatal lion incident at the Columbus Zoo. One lioness was euthanized, and two ...

Ohio zoo cited after door separating two groups of lions broke, leading to death of a lioness

A zoo in Ohio has been cited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture after the agency investigated the death of a female lion at the park. According to the USDA report, the Columbus Zoo self-reported an ...
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Buckeye defensive line changes lead to big things for rising junior

A door dividing incompatible lions at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium broke in April, resulting in the death of a lion and a ...
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USDA cites Columbus Zoo for failure of door that resulted in lion’s death

A door dividing incompatible lions at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium broke in April, resulting in the death of a lion and a ...