![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/inside-uks-worst-zoo-where-keeper-mauled-to-death-and-500-animals-died/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/general-view-south-lakes-safari-322268937-1.jpg&description=A ZOO once dubbed Britain's 'worst zoo' by one customer where nearly 500 animals died and a keeper was mauled to death failed to meet 'basic standards' of animal welfare, an investigation found. Appalled visitors have called for South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria to be "closed down" after seeing the "very depressed" and "stressed" out animals. An investigation has stated the zoo fails to meet basic standards of animal welfareCredit: PA:Press Association The zoo could now face being close for the second time in the past five yearsCredit: tripadvisor It comes as a damning report, which is disputed by the zoo owners, claimed animals were locked up in filthy tiny enclosures all day. The zoo now could face possible closure for the second time in the past five years, the local council said. In 2017, a horrifying report revealed how conditions were so bad a jaguar had chewed off one of its paws and snow leopard cubs were found partially eaten. Seven healthy lion cubs and five young baboons were also 'euthanised' because there was not enough room. While back in 2013 the zoo was struck by tragedy when a keeper was mauled to death by a tiger and was fined £450,000. But Wildlife charity Born Free has now revealed that conditions are still not up to scratch - claiming that animals are kept cooped up in cold, dirty cages for long periods. The report stated: "Some rhinos may not be provided outdoor access at all during the day. "In some cases, they are confined to tiny stalls which just allow them to turn around." It is also claimed South Lakes cruelly keeps species isolated when they are naturally herd animals. "Despite being a herd species, each zebra appears to be separated into an individual stall and potentially kept inside all day. "The zebra may then be shut out overnight, including during winter, however no bedding or heating was observed in the outdoor shelter. "The zoo continues to fail to maintain animals in their natural social groupings," Born Free added. These findin){kind=link}
A ZOO once dubbed Britain’s ‘worst zoo’ by one customer where nearly 500 animals died and a keeper was mauled to death failed to meet ‘basic standards’ of animal welfare, an investigation found.
Appalled visitors have called for South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria to be “closed down” after seeing the “very depressed” and “stressed” out animals.
It comes as a damning report, which is disputed by the zoo owners, claimed animals were locked up in filthy tiny enclosures all day.
The zoo now could face possible closure for the second time in the past five years, the local council said.
In 2017, a horrifying report revealed how conditions were so bad a jaguar had chewed off one of its paws and snow leopard cubs were found partially eaten.