Exotic Incident #763
Incident Date:
02/06/2005
Location:
Tampa Bay, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Bottomline Events
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger Cub
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A tiger cub bit a woman’s hand during an exhibit at the Tampa Bay Auto Mall. Two adult tigers and two cubs were on display so people could have their photographs taken with the tigers. The tigers were supplied by Bottomline Events, in conjunction with Zoo Dynamics, which provided animals to zoos and exhibits. Their caretaker was charged with unsafe handling of captive wildlife, resulting in injury to person.
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