Exotic Incident #2532
Incident Date:
07/03/2016
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:
Orangutan
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A 7-year-old orangutan named Kali escaped from her enclosure at the Kansas City Zoo. The zoo issued a ‘code red’ after going on lockdown when patrons saw Kali on the outdoor wall of the enclosure. She was located and returned to the exhibit within 30 minutes.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/officials-orangutan-temporarily-escapes-exhibit-at-kansas-city-zoo