Monkey escapes from Paignton Zoo
The zoo says it was evacuated as a precaution
Paignton Zoo had to be evacuated today (Tuesday 22nd August) after a monkey escaped.
The zoo says it was a precautionary measure, and the monkey was recaptured safely.
An investigation into what happened this morning is now underway.
The zoo gave this statement:
"Earlier today, staff at Paignton Zoo had to attend to an incident involving an escaped monkey.
"We are currently investigating how this incident occurred"
"As a precautionary measure, zoo visitors were evacuated from the area in accordance with our well-rehearsed escaped animal procedure and the animal was re-captured without incident shortly after the alert was raised.
"We are currently investigating how this incident occurred and would like to thank everyone who was at the zoo this morning for their patience and co-operation."