This appears to have been a freak accident.

A full investigation is currently underway and we hope that more details can be announced as soon as we are able.

At no point during the incident did any animals escape their enclosures, and at no point was public safety affected in any way.

All our thoughts and sympathies are with our colleagues friends and families at this dreadful time.

The park will be closed from tomorrow 30th May, and we will give more information as soon as we can.