Exotic Incident #142

Incident Date:
05/27/1997
Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Facility Name:
Little Rock Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Gorilla
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

Two gorillas at the Little Rock Zoo escaped from their cage during the night and remained loose in the room next to their outdoor area until they were discovered the next morning by zoo employees. One gorilla was darted and both were led back to their cage.

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