Peacocks and Peahens Escape Bronx Zoo
Incident Date:
05/28/2024
Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Bronx Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Peacock, Peahen
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
New York City, NY – At least five peacocks and peahens escaped the Bronx Zoo in NYC. The birds walked through Morris Park. Several people called the NYPD, who helped round up the birds and return them to the grounds of the zoo. Police responded to reports of a peacock on the run between Vice Avenue and East 180th Street. A few good Samaritans spotted the bird and attempted to keep the bird safe off the street.
Police said the peacock bit a man and then fled the scene. The man was not seriously injured and refused medical attention.
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