Exotic Incident #2509
Incident Date:
08/23/2014
Location:
Dallas, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Dallas Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lion
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
A zookeeper was bitten and scratched by a female lion during a routine transfer of the lions into a restricted area. One of the zookeepers accidentally left the door of an enclosure area open, allowing the lion to approach them.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2014/08/23/keeper-injured-during-lion-transfer-at-dallas-zoo/