Indianapolis Zoo announces the passing of male Amur tiger Pavel

Amur tiger at Indianapolis Zoo dies

Tiger dies at Indianapolis Zoo INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Pavel, the Indianapolis Zoo’s male Amur tiger, has died. Tuesday, after days of lethargic symptoms and a significant decrease in appetite, the Indianapolis Zoo humanely euthanized Pavel. “We offer our deepest condolences to the animal care team that gave Pavel such a wonderful life here at the Zoo. The entire Indianapolis Zoo team shares in the sorrow of losing Pavel with the many volunteers a…

Indianapolis Zoo announces the passing of male Amur tiger Pavel

Pavel experienced renal failure, meaning his kidneys were no longer functioning properly. This is a common condition in geriatric tigers, according to the post.

Indy Zoo says male tiger has died at 18 years old

The Indianapolis Zoo announced on May 27 that its male Amur tiger had been euthanized.