Exotic Incident #2610
Incident Date:
04/21/2016
Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Denver Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Rhino
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A rhino named Bandhu escaped his enclosure and was able to walk into an enclosed yard where he found staff members and volunteers. No one was injured, and officials were able to return Bandhu to the interior enclosure.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/04/21/rhino-at-denver-zoo-walks-through-open-gate-into-yard-with-staff-volunteers/