April 10, 2014 Roseville, CA Patrons of a strip mall found a 4-foot crocodile wandering around with the mouth taped shut. The reptile was apparently abandoned in front of a pet store in the mall inside of plastic tub from which the animal managed to escape. Police were called and turned over to the CA Fish and Wildlife. Reptiles
April 10, 2014 Kansas City, MO Seven chimpanzees used a 6-foot tree branch to escape their enclosure during the zoos operation. Zoo staff used treats to entice the animals back. No patrons were hurt. Primates
April 9, 2014 Palm Springs, FL A woman looking for her pet snake who escaped while being “walked” found different snake, presumably another escapee. The woman is still looking for her snake. Reptiles
April 4, 2014 Jersey Shore, NJ A pet bobcat escaped and is missing. This is the second time the animal has escaped in 6 months. The animal’s escape is a violation of the guardian’s permit. Small Cats
April 4, 2014 Mount Pleasant, SC A Gaboon Viper, a highly poisonous snake, was found outside of an apartment complex. Officials are trying to locate the snake, as well as the owner. It is illegal to own a Gaboon Viper in South Carolina. Reptiles
March 25, 2014 Indianapolis, IN A male orangutans named Rocky and Knobi escaped their primary enclosure at the Indianapolis Zoo. Rocky dismanteld a web camara in the building before both animals were lured back into their enclosure. The zoo was in lockdown while the animals were missing. Primates
March 24, 2014 Wylie, TX Eight exotic cats have died from an outbreak of distemper at the In-Sync Wildlife Rescue and Education Center. Big Cats
March 23, 2014 Robertson County, TN A ferret attacked a 5-month old baby leaving the child with serious injuries to the face. Although the infant’s injuries were not life-threatening, he sustaeined several lcaerations to the face causing severe damage. The ferret was a neighbor’s pet. Other
March 23, 2014 St. Louis, MO Three elephants escaped from a Shriner’s circus into the parking lot where the circus was held. No one was hurt, although some cars were damaged. The show was put on by Royal Hanneford Circus, but they hired Carson & Barnes Circus to exhibit the animals. Both companies were fined by the USDA for the incident. Elephants
March 21, 2014 Azalea, OR Eight people were arrested and guns, drugs, stolen property, and an allegator were seized by police. The allegator Reptiles