Exotic Incident #48
Incident Date:
06/06/1994
Location:
Miami, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Miami Metrozoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A tiger mauled and killed the senior zookeeper at the Miami Metrozoo when the keeper opened the door to the cage.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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