Exotic Incident #693

Incident Date:
07/03/2004
Location:
Columbus, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Columbus Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Gorilla
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

Seven gorillas escaped from their enclosure at the Columbus Zoo after the zoo’s daily closing. A door left open allowed the gorillas to wander freely in the ape house. The gorillas were coaxed back into their habitat some three hours after their escape.

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