Exotic Incident #1187

Incident Date:
08/03/2008
Location:
Honolulu, HI - USA
Facility Name:
Honolulu Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Orangutan
Animal disposition:

Summary:

The Honolulu Zoo said it would undergo a review of all its safety procedures after a zookeeper accidently left the gate to the orangutan exhibit open. It was the second time in six months that such an incident happened at the zoo.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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