Exotic Incident #203
Incident Date:
09/28/1998
Location:
Dallas, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Dallas Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Gorilla
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 340-pound gorilla escaped from his room at the Dallas Zoo, raided the kitchen, bit a keeper and then dragged her down a hallway.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes: