Exotic Incident #354
Incident Date:
05/18/2001
Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Austin Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Monkey
Animal disposition:
Summary:
Monkeys escaped from their cages at the Austin Zoo and attacked a woman visitor, biting and scratching her. The woman received stitches and a tetanus shot.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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