Overview

• Four 18-month-old female raccoons escaped from Amazon World Zoo Park on the Isle of Wight, with one already recaptured on zoo property.
• The raccoons, which arrived at the zoo only three weeks ago, are sisters and typically sleep during the day and become active at dusk.
• Zoo officials have urged local residents to check sheds, bonfire piles, and trees, and to report any sightings without approaching the animals.
• Tracker dogs and drones have been deployed in the search, and the zoo emphasizes that the raccoons are not dangerous but may be scared.
• Residents are advised to contact the zoo directly if they spot the raccoons, as they are likely to be more frightened of humans.