Exotic Incident #221
Incident Date:
03/03/1999
Location:
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Colorado Springs Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Leopard
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A leopard at the Colorado Springs Zoo bit a 6-year-old on the face and neck when the boy leaned into the animal’s cage.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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