ABILENE, TX (KRBC/KTAB/CNN) - Zoo workers in Texas still don't know how a jaguar escaped from its habitat overnight.
When they arrived at the zoo Monday morning, they found Estrella the jaguar sitting on top of a monkey habitat.
The zoo's team sprang into action and worked to get the big cat back in her enclosure.
"The zoo veterinarian went out on grounds in a vehicle and through a crack in the window was able to dart the animal, and the animal then fell asleep and staff were able to get the animal and secure her back into her night quarters," said Abilene Zoo's Bill Gersonde.
While roaming the zoo, Estrella did attack a spider monkey.
The monkey had to be euthanized.
Zoo officials said they have never had a problem with the jaguar enclosure before.
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