Exotic Incident #855
Incident Date:
02/15/2006
Location:
Birmingham, AL - USA
Facility Name:
Birmingham Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Lion
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A worker at the Birmingham Zoo was treated for scalp wounds after being attacked by a 19-year-old lion. The attack occurred while zoo workers fed the lions and moved them from an overnight holding area to an outdoor exhibit area.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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