Today host Karl Stefanovic makes a bizarre joke about Taronga Zoo’s frantic search for five lions after the animals escaped their enclosure
Today show host Karl Stefanovic made a bizarre joke on Thursday about Taronga Zoo’s frantic lion escape.
He was discussing the incident with National Party leader David Littleproud and broadcaster Jim Wilson when he joked about well-heeled Mosman residents hunting down the lions and using them to make fur coats.
‘Mosman is a pretty exclusive suburb,’ Karl said, referring to the affluent harbourside suburb where the zoo is located.
Today show host Karl Stefanovic (pictured) made a bizarre joke on Thursday about Taronga Zoo’s frantic lion escape
‘It’s lucky they [the lions] didn’t end up being a coat by midday. You know what I’m saying?’
Sydney’s Taronga Zoo went into lockdown early Wednesday after male lion Ato and 16-month-old cubs Khari, Luzuko, Malike and Zuri escaped their enclosure, sparking an emergency response.
The lions were found in an area adjacent to the main lion exhibit and were safely returned to their enclosure before the zoo opened to the public for the day.
He was discussing the incident with National Party leader David Littleproud (left) and broadcaster Jim Wilson (right) when he joked about well-heeled Mosman residents hunting down the lions and using them to make fur coats
A portion of fence and ‘digging marks’ in the lions’ Savannah enclosure are now at the centre of an investigation launched by Taronga Zoo.
The lions have been blocked off from the area where they made their brazen escape as staff examine how they managed to get out.
‘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,’ a statement read on Wednesday night.
Taronga Zoo went into lockdown early Wednesday after male lion Ato and 16-month-old cubs Khari, Luzuko, Malike and Zuri escaped their enclosure, sparking an emergency response
‘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.’
One cub had to be tranquilised by vets while the other escapees were returned to their enclosure without issue.
One cub had to be tranquilised by vets while the other escapees were returned to their enclosure without issue
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