Exotic Incident #279
Incident Date:
05/28/2000
Location:
Pensacola, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Orangutan
Animal disposition:
Summary:
An orangutan at The Zoo escaped through a cage door left unlocked and then attacked and bit a keeper who tried to coax the animal back inside. The keeper was treated at a local hospital for bruises and five bite wounds to the knee.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes: