Exotic Incident #2946
Incident Date:
05/14/2017
Location:
Honolulu, HI - USA
Facility Name:
Honolulu Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Chimpanzee
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Honolulu Zoo visitors were rushed to safety when a chimpanzee escaped from its enclosure and was on the loose for about 10 minutes. Officials said the chimp was able to get a finger hold in the wall that allowed him to climb up to the top. A chimpanzee previously escaped from the same enclosure in 2014.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2017/05/15/Chimpanzee-escapes-enclosure-at-Honolulu-Zoo/1711494853766/