Exotic Incident #44
Incident Date:
04/04/1994
Location:
Jackson, MS - USA
Facility Name:
Jackson Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Cheetah
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A cheetah at the Jackson Zoo scaled the fence and pounced on an 8-year-old boy. The child was treated for cuts and bruises.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes: