Two gibbons escape zoo enclosure as visitors evacuated during ‘amber alert’

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A zoo was forced to evacuate visitors after two gibbons escaped from their enclosure, sparking an “amber” warning alert. If so email [email protected] On Thursday morning Paignton Zoo issued the following statement at 10.40am: “Yesterday afternoon, two gibbons escaped from their enclosure at Paignton Zoo into trees next to their island home. open image in gallery Paignton Zoo in Devon had reopened Wednesday morning due to a bird flu outbreak “Staff successfully moved the animal from this secure area back to its home this morning and we are now reopen to the public. We are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the escape.” A post on the zoo’s Facebook page earlier this morning said that the zoo was delaying opening until 11am at the earliest while it “resolves an ongoing situation on site.” It urged visitors who were planning to visit the zoo today to keep an eye on the zoo’s social media and website for updates.