Exotic Incident #218

Incident Date:
01/27/1999
Location:
Salt Lake City, UT - USA
Facility Name:
Hogle Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Chimpanzee
Animal disposition:

Summary:

Two chimpanzees at the Hogle Zoo escaped and attacked two employees, critically injuring one. The employee had no training in working with primates and the other only limited experience with chimps.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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