Exotic Incident #1146
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Tampa, FL - USA
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17/05/2008
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Summary:
Luna Bella, a 10-year-old Bornean orangutan, escaped her enclosure at the new Jungala exhibit at Busch Gardens, necessitating closure of the exhibit and removal of park visitors from the area. Luna Bella was out of her enclosure for nearly an hour before being recaptured by zookeepers. The larger park remained open to visitors during the incident. Part of the exhibit was set to remain closed and the six resident orangutans kept in their night quarters until park officials could determine measures to prevent further escapes.