It is important to respond immediately in a calm and professional manner in order to protect zoo staff and visiting public, and to return the tiger safely to its home. To accomplish this, it is imperative that each zoo develop and practice its tiger escape policy. Below is a sample tiger escape policy which institutions can modify for their own use. Tiger Escape Policy A tiger that escapes from its proper holding area is to be responded to immediately. When a tiger escapes from one of these areas into a service or public area or into an animal exhibit, an emergency protocol must be in place.
Tigers are wild animals and dangerous.
Your composure or lack of it will affect the performance of others. B. Attempt to confine the tiger. If possible, confine the animal into a service area with access for it to return to its enclosure. Many times, given the opportunity, the tiger will go back to its cage. If you have confined the animal, be sure the surrounding area is secured.