Exotic Incident #170
Incident Date:
12/11/1997
Location:
Sarasota, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Kissimmee Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lion
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A lioness at the Kissimmee Zoo escaped while handlers fixed her cage. She was recaptured after spending two days in a swamp near the zoo.
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