Exotic Incident #159

Incident Date:
09/27/1997
Location:
South Barrington, IL - USA
Facility Name:
Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm and Petting Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Baboon
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A baboon attacked a 4-year-old girl at Goebbert’s Pumpkin Farm and Petting Zoo, leaving permanent scars on the girl’s arms.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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