Exotic Incident #74
Incident Date:
08/06/1995
Location:
Phoenix, AZ - USA
Facility Name:
Phoenix Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Mountain Lion
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A mountain lion at the Phoenix Zoo gashed a 5-year-old’s arm after he wandered too close to the animal’s cage and waved a stick at the animal.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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