The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has been under fire for its lack of accountability and transparency after one of its lions mauled another lion, which later had to be euthanized, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
“I expect the Zoo and other nonprofits that receive public funds to continuously review and improve their financial controls to ensure public resources are being used appropriately,” Keith Faber, the Ohio state auditor, said in May after his office concluded an investigation into the zoo.
What’s happening?
The Columbus Zoo formerly housed four lions, two of which needed to be kept apart for their safety. During nighttime hours, one of the lions broke through a security door separating the animals, the Dispatch reported.
A male lion named Roary attacked a female lion, Asali. While Roary received only minor injuries, Asali had to be euthanized after suffering a major bite wound…