Exotic Incident #2463
Incident Date:
06/16/2016
Location:
Tampa, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Busch Gardens
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Orangutan
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A young, male orangutan escaped from his enclosure and was loose in the park for about an hour before being recaptured by zookeepers.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/wildlife/orangutan-briefly-escapes-his-busch-gardens-enclosure/2282081