Exotic Incident #107
Incident Date:
07/27/1996
Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Cincinnati Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Bengal Tiger
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A Bengal tiger from the Cincinnati Zoo mauled the 7-year-old daughter of the zoo education director as the animal was about to appear on a television show with the girl’s father. The girl suffered injuries to her face and scalp.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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