Watch: Lions again in Sydney zoo enclosure after escape

Five lions have been returned to their enclosures at Taronga Zoo in Sydney after escaping early on Wednesday earlier than opening hours, in line with a press release from the zoo.

The zoo declared a “code one” alert after video footage confirmed 4 cubs and one grownup lion outdoors their enclosure at 6.30 am (1 am IST), Taronga Zoo Executive Director Simon Duffy advised a press convention.

Multiple lions have managed to flee their enclosure at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo. #9News pic.twitter.com/f31otqrxFP

— 9News Sydney (@9NewsSyd) November 1, 2022

The lions escaped right into a small space adjoining to the primary exhibit however had been nonetheless separated from the remainder of the zoo by a six-foot fence.

Zoo keepers tranquilised and returned one cub whereas the remaining 4 made their approach again of their very own accord. There had been no accidents to folks or animals and the zoo opened as regular.

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— Taronga Zoo (@tarongazoo) November 1, 2022

“The zoo has very strict safety protocols in place for such an incident and immediate action was taken. All persons on site were moved to safe zones,” mentioned Duffy.

The zoo doesn’t but understand how the animals escaped and has launched a proper assessment.