Exotic Incident #2003

Incident Date:
08/29/2013
Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Denver Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Rhinoceros
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A woman was bitten by a black rhinoceros at the Denver Zoo while participating in the the rhino encounter program.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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