Exotic Incident #2355

Incident Date:
05/09/2011
Location:
New York, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Bronx Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Peacock
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

A peahen (female peacock) escaped from the Bronx Zoo, where they are allowed to roam freely. She was found and recaptured in the garage of a local business three days later.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/05/11/female-peacock-or-peahen-back-at-bronx-zoo-after-escape/