Overview

• A 26-year-old keeper was fatally injured when the tiger escaped its enclosure and attacked him in the forecourt before succumbing to his injuries at a local hospital.
• The tiger’s breakout for reasons still under investigation allowed it to enter the staff-only area where the keeper was working.
• The keeper had been preparing the enclosure for a special guided tour when the breach occurred.
• Officials confirm that visitors were never at risk due to a glass barrier separating the tiger’s space from public walkways.
• Established in 1928 to showcase animals from the Bible, the zoo also emphasizes conservation of ancient and endangered species.