Exotic Incident #2608

Incident Date:
08/20/2009
Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Denver Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Gorilla
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

A 12-year-old gorilla named Charlie pushed through the wire mesh of his interior holding area into another service area for about three minutes before walking back to his enclosure.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.denverpost.com/2009/08/20/gorilla-safely-back-in-pen-at-denver-zoo/