Exotic Incident #152

Incident Date:
08/11/1997
Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Facility Name:
Little Rock Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Bears
Animal:
Grizzly Bear
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

A grizzly bear at the Little Rock Zoo escaped her pen and rummaged through garbage cans in the zoo until a zookeeper discovered her during the night. The bear was darted and returned to the bear exhibit.

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