“Neena” The Tiger Has Died

Chahinkapa Zoo Director Kathy Diekman says Neena was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and received excellent veterinary care to keep her comfortable.

WAHPETON, N.D. (KFGO) – Neena, the white Bengal tiger at the Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton, has died.

Chahinkapa Zoo Director Kathy Diekman says Neena was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and received excellent veterinary care to keep her comfortable.

Neena was 17 years old. She was a young tiger when she was moved to Wahpeton from the Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona.

Chahinkapa Zoo Director Kathy Diekman says Neena will be missed by thousands of zoo friends.