Nov. 2 () –
The Taronga Zoo in Sydney has reported this Wednesday that five lions, one adult and four cubs, have been detected outside its main exhibition, which is why they have temporarily closed the enclosure.
At 6:30 a.m., the zoo’s security services have observed the lions in an area adjacent to its main exhibition, a fact that has launched the security protocol to solve the incident, as reported by the zoo in a statement.
“The zoo has strict security protocols for such an incident and immediate measures were taken. We carry out drills periodically to ensure that we are prepared,” the company that manages the enclosure has detailed.
“All zoo staff acted quickly and procedures and processes were followed as they should have been. As a result, the situation was under control within minutes,” he added, assuring that all people and animals are safe. except.
Specifically, four of the lions quietly returned to their dens while one cub was “safely” tranquilized. “The cub is now awake and doing well,” the zoo confirmed.
At the moment the way in which the lions have been able to leave their main exhibition is unknown, which is why the zoo has opened an investigation.
