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Organtuan makes a break for freedom at Busch Gardens

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 10:21 pm
by JonathanBelles
TAMPA (Bay News 9) -- An orangutan somehow escaped from its living area at Busch Gardens on Saturday.

The orangutan exhibit is part of Busch Gardens' new adventure park, Jungala.

The animal was loose for about an hour and half, and zoo staff lured the freedom-seeking orangutan back into captivity using ice cream.

Witnesses said part of the park was shut down in the evening and staff were darting around with tranquilizer guns.

Re: Organtuan makes a break for freedom at Busch Gardens

Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 8:39 am
by Cookiely
Better a monkey than a t-rex. There are always little bugs in the system that need an adjustment or two.

Re: Organtuan makes a break for freedom at Busch Gardens

Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 8:40 am
by tropicana
Probably his one and only chance to get away.

Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 12:04 pm
by JonathanBelles
It was Luna Bella which escaped yesterday, she is an 85lb female. She used to be in another part of the park before Jungala, so Ive probably seen her before. I dont think it was a vicious attempt, and I hope that curiosity doesnt kill the cat.