Exotic Incident #355
Incident Date:
06/07/2001
Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Facility Name:
Los Angeles Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Crested Capuchin Monkey
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A crested capuchin monkey squeezed through a small opening in its cage and wandered into the public area of the Los Angeles Zoo for about an hour. All patrons were removed from the area until the monkey was recaptured.
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