Exotic Incident #2068
Incident Date:
04/10/2014
Location:
Kansas City, MO - USA
Facility Name:
Kansas City Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Chimpanzees
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Seven chimpanzees used a 6-foot tree branch to escape their enclosure during the zoos operation. Zoo staff used treats to entice the animals back. No patrons were hurt.
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