Zoo Locks Down After Monkey Escapes

21/02/2009 00:09
SEATTLE -- A Woodland Park Zoo monkey that escaped from his pen has been caught by zookeepers.

The male Debrazza's monkey managed to jump out of his outdoor exhibit.

Thursday morning, prompting zoo officials to lock down the zoo and escort visitors out. No animals, staff or visitors were injured.

Zookeepers quickly spotted the 12-year-old monkey near his exhibit area and tranquilized him with a dart about 45 minutes after he escaped. The monkey has been at the zoo since May 2008, but was just being introduced to an exhibit after participating in a breeding program. Thursday was his second day in the exhibit.

Adult Debrazza's monkeys have black and white fur, weigh about 11 pounds and live in trees. They are native to central Africa.

The monkey has been taken to a holding area not open to the public.

SINC SAYS:

After what that pet monkey did to that lady last week, they were likely concerned.