Exotic Incident #2947
Incident Date:
05/15/2017
Location:
Abilene, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Abilene Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Jaguar, spider monkey
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A jaguar escaped from its enclosure at the Abilene Zoo and attacked a spider monkey. The jaguar was darted by the zoo veterinarian and secured back into the exhibit. The spider monkey sustained serious injuries and had to be euthanized.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.reporternews.com/story/news/2017/05/15/zoo-holding-news-conference-regarding-code-red-incident/101707206/