Exotic Incident #2122
Incident Date:
08/17/2014
Location:
Madison, WI - USA
Facility Name:
Henry Vilas Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Giraffe
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A California woman visiting the Henry Vilas Zoo in Wisconsin climbed into a giraffe exhibit where she was first licked, then kicked by the animal. The woman sustained minor injuries and was cited for harassment of zoo animals.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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