Exotic Incident #134

Incident Date:
04/04/1997
Location:
Salisbury, NC - USA
Facility Name:
Charlotte Metro Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Chimpanzee
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A chimpanzee escaped from a roadside zoo, the Charlotte Metro Zoo, and attacked a woman in a car, damaging the car.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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