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Injured Tiger to go Back on Exhibit at Dickerson Park Zoo

Petra
Michele Skalicky
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KSMU

A Dickerson Park Zoo resident who was injured and lost a leg is well enough to go back on exhibit.  The zoo says Asian tiger, Petra, was injured in an accident with a male tiger on September 13, and the zoo’s veterinarian had to amputate her front leg.  Since then she’s remained inside so she can heal.  She’s been outside but hasn’t been on view to zoo visitors.

The zoo plans to have her on exhibit for public viewing during the morning hours as soon as this weekend.   The zoo is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.