This is not the only Texas zoo that has fallen victim to suspicious incidents. Neighbors at The Dallas Zoo have ramped up security after repeated breaches over the past few months.
Zookeepers said in a statement that they believe the fence cutting was intentional, calling it an act of vandalism.
"These animals represent their wild counterparts and are entirely dependent upon the expert care of our staff. Actions that threaten that care is unacceptable, dangerous, and criminal," the zoo said in a statement.The zoo's security team reportedly called the officers with the Houston Police Department to look at the area.In a statement, security said after examining other animals and exhibits, no other acts of vandalism were found.
after repeated instances of loose animals, and police said in one case, an endangered vulture died of "unnatural causes." Police arrested 24-year-old Davion Irvin and charged him with six counts of animal cruelty after allegedly stealing two monkey's from The Dallas Zoo earlier this month. Although no animals were harmed during the suspected vandalism at The Houston Zoo, zookeepers are still on edge.
"The Houston Zoo is prepared to prosecute to the fullest extent allowed by law anyone who compromises the animals in our care. We will not tolerate the theft or endangerment of any of our animals, big or small," zoo officials said in a statement. "The appears to be the result of vandalism."
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