Overview

• Park officials closed the predator area and caged five lions for monitoring following the fatal mauling of 58-year-old keeper Jian Rangkarassamee.
• An inspection found damaged fencing, inadequate warning signs, and too few surveillance cameras, and the zoo’s license had expired last October and remains pending renewal.
• Authorities said a 10-year-old male lion named Trump appeared to lead the group involved in the attack as the keeper exited a vehicle.
• Wildlife authorities will review safety compliance at other zoos and private lion holders across Thailand, according to the Department of National Parks.
• Animal-welfare groups including WFFT and PETA urged tighter control of captive wildlife as Thailand legally allows lion ownership with nearly 500 recorded in captivity.