Popular Adelaide Zoo attraction 'Snowy' believed to be the only white meerkat in the world has died 'Snow White' had a unique coat that 'captivated hearts' READ MORE: Group of Aussie workmates win share of $30million Lotto prize after major mistake By Max Aldred For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:28, 31 October 2024 | Updated: 08:28, 31 October 2024 e-mail View comments An elderly meerkat who stole the hearts of zoo visitors in South Australia for years because of her spectacular fur has died. 'Snow White', Adelaide Zoo's beloved bleached meerkat, had her 14th birthday in September, but on Thursday the zoo keepers confirmed they had to euthanise the small mammal. An Adelaide Zoo spokesperson said the decision came after a number of age-related complications beset 'Snowy'.
'Snowy was humanely euthanised due to a number of age-related health conditions that has seen her quality of life significantly reduced,' a statement from the Zoo read. 'An aged animal assessment was conducted with meerkat keepers and zoo veterinarians and it was determined that it was time to offer Snowy this final act of kindness, to prevent her suffering.' The one-of-a-kind meerkat had handsomely surpassed the typical 10-year life-expectancy of a meerkat in human care.
The zoo believes Snowy is the only ever recorded white meerkat and shared how she came to acquire her famous white coat. Beloved meerkat 'Snow White' was euthanised on Thursday as she began suffering from complications associated with o.
