Exotic Incident #2609
Incident Date:
01/08/2004
Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Denver Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Gorilla
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A gorilla named Evelyn escaped from her enclosure and was tranquilized about 45 minutes later. Evelyn never left the Great Apes building, and officials at the time said the public was never in danger.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
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