Top 15 ZOO ANIMAL ESCAPES

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00:00Wild animals naturally have a desire to live freely without any borders or limitations.
00:05And while some acclimate to enclosures and restrictions, others try to escape.
00:09Here are the Top 15 Zoo Animal Escapes.
00:15Number 15. Blackie the Orangutan
00:17One of the most famous successful zoo escape stories was accomplished by Ken Allen,
00:21a Bornean orangutan that escaped the San Diego Zoo, nicknamed the Hairy Houdini.
00:26This orangutan fled his enclosure not once, not twice, but three times.
00:31And while Ken Allen was the star of the 1980s, another orangutan named Blackie also made worldwide headlines.
00:38The primate's escape from the Taiwan Zoo was captured on film and was seen terrorizing the visitors and tourists.
00:44The aggressive animal was quickly darted with a tranquilizer and recaptured after his sedation.
00:50Number 14. Cindy the Elephant
00:53This particular zoo escape almost resulted in the death of a zoo employee.
00:57Cindy the Elephant was one of the most notorious and famous animals of the point defiant zoo and aquarium in Washington.
01:03The 9,000 pound animal made headlines as it attacked and tried to kill a devoted zoo worker.
01:09Their unbelievable interaction was captured on film and it shocked millions across the globe.
01:13As Cindy attacked the worker, she managed to escape the enclosure.
01:17Had it not been for the employee's fateful fall on the ground, Cindy would have crushed and killed him in seconds.
01:23Number 13. Cha-Cha the Chimp
01:26One chimpanzee that managed to successfully escape the Yagiyama Zoological Park was Cha-Cha the Chimp.
01:32Even though the animal made a dash for freedom, his liberty was very short-lived.
01:37After officials found the chimp climbed on top of electrical poles,
01:40they had no other choice but to end his freedom with a dart from a tranquilizer gun.
01:44Two employees were injured during the capturing.
01:47And while the zoo workers don't know how the primate managed to escape the zoo's electrical fence,
01:51his success remains undeniable and unprecedented.
01:56Number 12. Tbilisi Flood
01:59In June of 2015, the capital city Tbilisi of Georgia experienced a horrific and significant flood.
02:05Not only did this natural disaster result in 20 human fatalities,
02:09but it also left half of zoo animals out on the streets.
02:12From several big cat species like tigers and cougars, to bears, hyenas, and penguins,
02:18wild animals of all kinds roam the streets of Tbilisi.
02:21Most notably, a huge escaped hippopotamus became the face of the tragedy,
02:25as it stood in shock surrounded by people.
02:28Eventually, the animals were recaptured.
02:31Number 11. San Francisco Tiger Escape
02:34In 2007, a 240-pound Siberian tiger named Tatyana managed to escape the San Francisco Zoo.
02:41This event is considered to be one of the most dangerous escapes,
02:44as the wild animal attacked three young men and even killed a 17-year-old teen.
02:49The tiger managed to escape by climbing up the enclosure wall.
02:53Apparently, the wall was lower than federal safety standards,
02:55and the big cat's claw marks were discovered at the scene of the crime.
02:59Tatyana was eventually shot by the police.
03:03Number 10. Chimpanzees
03:06Cha-cha the chimp isn't the only one of its kind to have accomplished a successful escape and heist.
03:11Chimpanzees are the animals that have the closest resemblance and genetic blueprint of humans.
03:16With 98.7% of shared genetic information and data,
03:19chimpanzees, along with bonobos, remain the smartest animals in the world.
03:23These highly social creatures are known for their out-of-the-box thinking,
03:27often using tools and utensils just like humans do.
03:31So, when there are breaking stories of escaped chimpanzees,
03:34it doesn't come as a shock, because these highly intelligent primates can do what no other wild animals can.
03:40One incident occurred in 2019 in Belfast, Ireland.
03:44Particularly clever chimpanzees saw the opportunity to flee the Belfast Zoo.
03:48In the right exact moment, a piece of wood was placed in such a position
03:52that it aided with the big chimpanzee's great escape.
03:55One visitor that captured the whole plan stated that,
03:58even though she was scared of the wild animals approaching and hurting her children,
04:02she noted how they didn't seem aggressive.
04:04The footage shows these intellectual beings watching the surroundings and being amazed by the environment.
04:09Another great example of smart escape happened in Kansas City Zoo in 2014.
04:14Several chimps made the connection of climbing up a six-foot-long tree branch
04:18and eventually hopping on top of an enclosure fence.
04:21In the captured film, one chimpanzee was seen trailing along the fence, looking around its surroundings.
04:26Luckily, no zoo patrons or animals were injured during the brief escape,
04:30as zoo staff blocked nearby exit routes with vehicles.
04:33They eventually lured the animal back into their holding enclosure.
04:37This successful escape lasted for only 90 minutes,
04:40but it was enough for a TV station helicopter to capture the whole event.
04:47Mandrills are some of the most colorful and extraordinary animals.
04:50These 70-pound mammals are the largest of all monkeys.
04:54These colorful animals are easy prey in the wild and are often considered to be a delicacy.
04:58And with that reason, most mandrills are kept behind zoo walls.
05:02Like any other monkey species, the mandrills are extremely smart animals.
05:06One incident that perfectly showcased their intellect was the 2011 escape event.
05:10The Augsburg Zoo, which is located in Bavaria in Germany,
05:14is the home to over 1,500 animals and 300 different species.
05:18Mandrills are one of the inhabitants of the zoo.
05:20But in 2011, one mandrill decided it had enough of the restrictions.
05:25From the captured video footage, one smart mandrill is seen to be swimming in the enclosure's lake
05:30and eventually hopping up on the fence.
05:33Scared and frightened visitors stood back as the 70-pound animal stood on top of the fence,
05:37waiting for the right time to escape.
05:39The animal continued to roam around the zoo before it was eventually recaptured.
05:43The officials don't know how the mandrill managed to escape,
05:47as the fence was supposed to electrocute him and discourage any attempt at fleeing.
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05:57Number 8. Evelyn the Gorilla
06:01Named the Bonnie and Clyde of the gorilla world,
06:03is the one gorilla pair that has made a name for rebellious behavior and multiple escapes.
06:09Evelyn and Jim are inhabitants of the Los Angeles Zoo, known for their notorious escape attempts.
06:15These opportunistic animals were quick to notice the enclosure's design flaws
06:19and tried to get their share of freedom four or five times in the past.
06:23One successful escape was even captured on film.
06:26While Jim is the muscles behind these numerous operations,
06:29it appears that Evelyn is the mastermind behind these genius escape plans.
06:33Zoo officials recall how Evelyn once used a vine to jump over the fence,
06:37while Jim would opt out trying to use his power by ripping off doors, hinges, and openings.
06:42This pair harmed no humans or animals and would mostly stare at giraffes and elephants in pure fascination.
06:48The infamous escape that was captured on film happened in 2000.
06:52Then the 24-year-old Evelyn was seen to be strolling along the exterior enclosure and exploring the land,
06:58while she was seen looking around the zoo observing trash cans and golf carts,
07:02before the gorilla was eventually shot with a tranquilizer gun.
07:05The 300-pound animal managed to remove the dart and flee to the bathroom,
07:09but the sedation kicked in soon after when the zoo employees were able to capture Evelyn.
07:14While her freedom lasted for just a few minutes,
07:17it must have been an exciting story to tell Jim after she got back into the enclosure.
07:26The flightless birds, also known as penguins, are thought to be one of the most adored animal species in the world.
07:32Their sheer innocence and small size captured millions of hearts worldwide.
07:36But these adorable creatures may not be as innocent as everyone believes.
07:41Regarded as the most successful penguin escape in history,
07:44one seabird managed to escape the Tokyo Sea Life Park in 2012.
07:48Burdened by living amongst 135 other penguins, this fugitive decided it was time for a change and bolted from the zoo.
07:56Known simply as Penguin 337, this little guy became the most famous penguin escapee in history.
08:03The 24-inch bird apparently climbed over a rock wall that was twice its size.
08:08Officials had stated that catching a swimming penguin is especially difficult
08:12because they have tremendous speed.
08:15So the nation awaited as Penguin 337 made it on land.
08:18The no-flight bird was eventually filmed enjoying its freedom in the Tokyo Bay.
08:2282 days after the initial escape, this small creature was finally captured and taken back to the zoo.
08:28This infamous fugitive was said to be in good condition
08:31and hadn't lost any weight and wasn't looking disheveled or hurt.
08:35And while this penguin's freedom lasted for only three months,
08:38it is the only one amongst his 135 peers to have experienced such joy and liberty.
08:49The small and fluffy red pandas are known for their curious and cunning personalities.
08:53Their escapes have been captured and reported numerous times, but one red panda made national headlines.
08:59On June 23rd of 2013, Rusty the red panda somehow managed to escape the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
09:07Zoo officials to this day don't know how the little fluffy creature achieved this victorious breakout.
09:14All everyone knows is that when employees and workers arrived at the zoo,
09:17they noticed a red panda missing from the enclosure.
09:20Rusty's escape caused a huge stir with his disappearance, which led to a citywide panda hunt.
09:26Millions across social media platforms were invested in this ongoing investigation and panda hunt,
09:31and one fortunate Twitter user snapped a photo of Rusty in his neighborhood.
09:35A small red animal was spotted in the Adams Morgan neighborhood, which borders the parklands outside of the zoo.
09:41After the authorities were notified about the possible find, they quickly captured the escapee.
09:46Zoo employees had to use a net to maneuver Rusty into a crate, and it was eventually brought back into his lovely enclosure.
09:57One family that was enjoying their peaceful vacation captured a monumental event of a sea lion escaping from the enclosure.
10:04While visiting the SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida, the Ohio family had a close encounter with one of the park's animals that almost escaped the zoo.
10:11The SeaWorld marine animal apparently had jumped off a rock and made its way out onto the dock.
10:16When the park's employee caught up to him, the troublemaker was eventually captured by a net and sent back to his rightful home.
10:23Another successful escape story occurred in Germany, when two-year-old Lola the sea lion broke free of its enclosure.
10:30According to the locals, this sea animal was free for three weeks until it was finally caught.
10:35This marine mammal was eventually lured back with salty, raw fish trails.
10:39Officials say that the sea lion escape events are due to the pure curiosity of the animals.
10:44These highly social mammals love to discover new land and environments, and their escape attempts had no ill intentions at heart.
10:52Number 4. Venomous Snake
10:54The worst thing any citizen can hear is that a venomous snake has escaped its cage and is on the loose in the city.
11:01In 2019, the Bronx public was notified that a mildly venomous snake had escaped its cage in the zoo's Jungle World exhibit.
11:09This, of course, riled up the general public in pure fear of having an encounter with the deadly reptile.
11:15The mangrove species' snake, while poisonous, is not known to be dangerous to people.
11:20Even the spokespeople at the scene stated that the reptiles were very shy, timid, and most likely looking for a place in nature to hide.
11:27While we're confident the snake poses no threat to visitors, we placed a sign at the entrance of the exhibit out of an abundance of caution, said the Bronx Zoo officials.
11:35After weeks of intense investigations and exploration, the Bronx Zoo snake is yet to be found.
11:40The three-foot and tree-climbing serpent has not been noticed by citizens.
11:44This snake that slipped through some mesh that covered the vents at its cage was the second of its kind to have a successful escape from the Bronx Zoo.
11:51Back in 2011, a deadly Egyptian cobra fled the enclosure.
11:55The highly venomous and fatal 20-inch serpent was discovered six days later, with luckily no casualties during its freedom.
12:02Number 3. Kangaroos and a Little Help
12:06When different animal species team up using their individual strengths and intellect, a successful escape takes place.
12:13In one German zoo, three kangaroos, a fox, and a wild boar went missing.
12:18While some might assume this event was a lucky escape attempt, the story has a more intricate and interesting backstory.
12:25According to Michael Hoffman, who was the assistant head of the Hochweil-Schutzpach-Hunsrück-Zoo in Frankfurt, Germany, this incident included three different animal species.
12:35Three kangaroos that managed to escape that August night in 2012 were helped by a fox and a boar.
12:41But how exactly did these little creatures help the mighty Australian natives get a taste of freedom?
12:47When zoo patrons went back to the scene of the crime, they made a stunning discovery.
12:51The employees noticed a big hole next to the cage's fencing.
12:54Hoffman states that the kangaroos got out of the enclosure from the young fox's help.
12:58The red animal had apparently dug a hole right next to the fencing, which resulted in two of the kangaroos escaping swiftly.
13:05But what about the third male kangaroo?
13:07Surprisingly enough, a wild boar decided to join in on the heist and dug another hole under the exterior fence, freeing the last fugitive kangaroo.
13:15This 2012 event is a prime example of what happens when animal species unite in power, brawn, and intellect.
13:27One eagle that dominated the British media in the 1960s was Goldie, the male golden eagle.
13:33On a fateful February morning in 1965, this majestic bird managed to escape the London Zoo while his cage was being cleaned.
13:41This was the first out of two successful escape attempts Goldie had accomplished during its lifetime.
13:46The eagle spent most of his freedom circling around Regent's Park, one of the Royal Parks of London, which surrounded the zoo.
13:52For 12 days, every UK citizen tried to catch a glimpse of the majestic predator as it smoothly glided across the British skies.
14:00Finally, on March 11th, Goldie was caught by the zoo's deputy headkeeper and was sent back to his designated cage.
14:06But the thirst for freedom remained, and on December 15th, Goldie made his second escape.
14:11But this time, he was captured in just four days.
14:14During his time out on the UK capital, Goldie killed a duck and attacked two smaller terrier dogs in the park.
14:20His freedom was highly followed by the general public.
14:23Every British media wanted to get an update on the free-roaming predator.
14:27After being captured and brought back to the enclosure, the eagle's remarkable escape attracted record-breaking visitors to the zoo.
14:33Everyone wanted to see the eagle that made history and flew on top of the London skies.
14:43One escape that resulted in a horrible death occurred in December of 2018.
14:48Mathai the lion managed to escape the North Carolina Zoological Park after its cage was undergoing a routine cleaning.
14:54As a team of trained animal keepers cleaned the enclosure, one of the lions somehow escaped and entered the human-filled space.
15:00Then, a 22-year-old intern was killed.
15:03Alexandra Black, who was an Indiana State University graduate, was working as an intern at the conservation center for about two weeks, until Mathai took her life.
15:12Black was working under the supervision of a staff member when the event occurred.
15:16As soon as the lion was discovered, it was euthanized and killed.
15:19To this day, it's unknown how the lion ended up in the human-filled space, as lions are kept in separate areas during the routine cleanings.
15:27This incident was the first of its kind, and the zoological park that had housed more than 80 animals had to be closed for months.
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