Fence and digging marks at the centre of lion’s escape
A fence and digging marks are at the centre of an investigation into how five lions managed to escape their enclosure at Taronga Zoo.
One lion and four cubs were roaming around the Sydney tourist destination prompting emergency alarms to go off and people to run to safety.
A family who was sleeping overnight at the zoo as part of the “Roar and Snoar” program were ordered to run as alarms blared “code one”.
Luckily no one was injured and the lions are back in their enclosure with a statement revealing what caused the animals to escape.
“An initial review of this morning’s incident has confirmed that an integrity issue with a containment fence enabled five lions to temporarily exit their main exhibit,” Taronga said in a statement on Wednesday afternoon.
“The lions are now in a back-of-house holding area while a full review continues.
“A full report will now be prepared for the NSW Department of Primary Industries.
“Keepers and vets report all lions are doing well.
“Taronga Zoo remains open and is extremely grateful to its staff and the community for their support today.”
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