Exotic Incident #985
Incident Date:
05/05/2007
Location:
Omaha, NE - USA
Facility Name:
Henry Doorly Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Meerkat
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 5-year-old boy was bitten by a meerkat at the Henry Doorly Zoo. This was the second bite incident within a week. After this, the exhibit underwent a second round of modifications in hopes of preventing future injuries.
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