I was shocked to read this story of last week. The attack took place at my local zoo. I used to visit this zoo quite reguarly. (tho was careful to keep away from "Don't feed the chimps" sign, for fear of starvation!) But seriously, I guess we shouldn't be surprised by the wickedness of the human heart, yet sometimes, tis hard not to be: And think when children are involved in the acts, it shocks us more.
Staff at Dudley Zoo spotted three children aged between eight and 11 acting suspiciously shortly before the attack last Wednesday.
The five-month old marsupial was later found in a pond.
A zoo spokesman said the incident - which was captured by CCTV cameras - had "sickened" staff. The three boys have been released pending inquiries.
Staff shocked
Zoo chief executive Peter Suddock said: "The other six members of the wallaby family were obviously distressed, but they are okay now."
Mr Suddock added he was considering installing extra CCTV cameras.
Graham Chilton, head keeper at Dudley Zoo, said he was shocked by the incident.
"My initial reaction was one of shock and horror, how can someone do this to such a defenceless animal.
"The staff are shocked by the whole incident.
"Its mother was very stressed, but I've spoke to the keepers concerned and the group seems to have calmed down and are back to normal now."
It is believed the attackers climbed over the fence to get to the animal.
#Should we be Suprised? |
