Belfast Zoo Probes Incident of Trainee Locked in Lion Enclosure

An investigation is underway after a trainee worker was allegedly left trapped with lions by a senior staff member.

The incident involved a trainee and a more experienced worker attending to Barbary lions.
The senior staff member reportedly locked the gate, leaving the trainee inside with the lions.
Belfast City Council has launched an investigation and informed relevant safety authorities.
The trainee was part of a job start program for unemployed individuals.
Belfast Zoo emphasizes its commitment to staff, visitor, and animal safety.