Exotic Incident #969

Incident Date:
03/01/2007
Location:
Collier County, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Wallaby
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

A “pet” wallaby escaped from his home and was found two weeks later in a neighbor’s yard. Wildlife officials were able to catch the animal with a tranquilizer. The “owner” was cited for not reporting the escape and is warned about needing sufficient permits to have wallabies. The “owner” had eight wallabies but permits for just two.

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