Exotic Incident #638
Incident Date:
12/26/2003
Location:
Toronto, ON - CAN
Facility Name:
Toronto Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Siberian Tiger
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Visitors to the Toronto Zoo found themselves face to face with a 330-pound Siberian tiger when gates were left open and the female tiger escaped. The tiger roamed between the high fence of enclosure and the lower fence meant to keep visitors at distance. Zoo workers coaxed her back into the enclosure while others stood by with tranquilizer guns.
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