Exotic Incident #1684

Incident Date:
02/19/2012
Location:
Kansas City, MO - USA
Facility Name:
Kansas City Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Gorillas
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

Two male gorillas escaped their enclosure for 3 hours triggering a code red at the zoo. Patrons were locked down in secure areas until the gorillas were returned to their enclosure. The incident is under investigation and it is unknown how the gorillas escaped.

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