Exotic Incident #90
Incident Date:
12/18/1995
Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Fort Worth Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Sumatran Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A Sumatran tiger burst through a chain-link fence and attacked an animal handler at the Fort Worth Zoo, sending him to the hospital with cuts and scratches.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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