Exotic Incident #1960

Incident Date:
06/10/2013
Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Facility Name:
SeaWorld Orlando
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Penguin
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

A penguin at SeaWorld Orlando jumped out from it’s enclosure onto where guests were congregated. The incident was captured by a guest’s video, who stated she feared for her child’s safety. The penguin was eventually returned to its habitat.

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