Kangaroo That Escaped Missouri Petting Zoo Captured And Returned To Owners
Incident Date:
10/03/2026
Location:
Marshall, MO - USA
Facility Name:
Saline County Fairgrounds
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Kangaroo
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
MARSHALL, MO – The Marshall Police Department said an event held at the Saline County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 3, included a petting zoo for children, and one child who left the kangaroo enclosure “inadvertently left the gate unsecured.” A kangaroo used the opportunity to escape, and an initial search of the area was unsuccessful.
On Sunday, Oct. 4, a resident spotted the kangaroo and called authorities. The caller “maintained visual contact” with the kangaroo until police and the Marshall Animal control officer arrived. The kangaroo was safely captured and returned to its owners in Warrensburg.
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