OSHA Injury Report: Woodland Park Zoological Society

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Sitting in habitat with [REDACTED] - the skunk

What happened

I entered [REDACTED] 's habitat around [REDACTED] for a short relate session. I had no food with me. Kneeled on the ground to allow [REDACTED] to approach. He sniffed my shoes pants and hands (my hands were resting on my knees) then nibbled my middle finger on my right hand. Did not appear at all aggressive just exploratory. Did not bite hard at all but did break skin. I slowly stood up and exited his habitat returned to FFM and washed hands when I realized the skin was broken then notified manager.

Injury or illness

animal bite

Object or substance involved

animal

Summary line

animal bite to finger when hand feeding animal in exhibit

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.