Flaco (Eurasian eagle-owl)

Flaco was a male Eurasian eagle-owl who gained fame after escaping from his enclosure at the Central Park Zoo in New York City. He was born on March 15, 2010, and died on February 23, 2024. Flaco's escape gained significant attention, with efforts made to locate and ensure his well-being.

Flaco, an escaped Eurasian eagle-owl, in Central Park

Flaco spent his early years in a North Carolina bird park. He was later transferred to the Central Park Zoo.

Escape

Flaco escaped from his enclosure at the Central Park Zoo in New York City after someone vandalised the exhibit and cut its protective steel mesh cage. The incident occurred on February 2, 2023, when individuals gained unauthorised access to the zoo premises and created a hole in the cage, enabling Flaco to flee.

External links

• Flaco (owl) Wikipedia
• Flaco, the owl that escaped from Central Park Zoo, is dead after hitting a building CNN