Zebra died after rhino punctured stomach – Colchester Zoo

Astrid – a southern white rhino – has given birth to two calves at Colchester Zoo, including one in January 2023.

The zoo said the sorts of incidents that occurred on Friday were “extremely rare” and its Animal Care Team would “continue to closely monitor the animals’ behaviour in the coming weeks”.

In its statement, the zoo thanked supporters for their well-wishes, and said its team had dealt with “this very difficult situation extremely professionally”.

The African habitat – which was built in 2001 – is home to reticulated giraffes, maneless zebras, white rhinos, ostriches, crowned cranes and a greater kudu – a type of antelope.