An exotic animal is on the loose after escaping from its zoo enclosure near Fairseat
The Tayra – a weasle-like mammal from Central America – was discovered missing from the Hemsley Conservation Centre on Sunday.
Keepers say they were left “distraught” when they discovered a breach in the enclosure on Sunday morning after damage was caused to the mesh. The centre near Fairseat, which has 29 different species of the world’s most endangered animals, has posted an appeal to find the missing animal.
There has been a sighting of the Tayra in West Kingsdown, almost four miles away from the small zoo. People in the area have been asked to be on the lookout for the animal but warned not to approach or try to catch her.
The zoo management say they are conducting a full investigation, adding “As it stands, we cannot rule out foul play. If anybody has a sighting please immediately call 07712 734556 whilst trying to keep an eye on her location. We have informed the local authorities and are confident that we can recover her safely but will require your assistance in doing so, by calling the above number.”
