Two teens arrested after breaking into Perth Zoo and attacking crocodile
Reports from Sydney Morning Herald and The Age state that 16‑ and 17‑year‑old boys cut locks to a crocodile enclosure at Perth Zoo and struck the animal with a metal pole before being detained.
First reported 1 day ago · latest update 1 day ago
One of the boys was granted bail into the care of the Department of Communities, while the younger boy was remanded in custody while a home detention report is prepared for the court.
Perth Zoo said the teens broke into the estuarine crocodile habitat through the “back-of-house” areas.
“This was a reckless and irresponsible act that placed both animal welfare and human safety at significant risk,” a Perth Zoo spokesperson said.
“As a result of the incident, the crocodile sustained minor injuries. Our veterinary team and dedicated animal care staff are closely monitoring him and providing any treatment required to support his recovery.
“Animal welfare underpins everything we do at Perth Zoo, and we are deeply disappointed by this incident.”
Zoo security is reviewing how the incident occurred.
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Boys arrested for ‘breaking into Perth Zoo, bashing crocodile with pole’
The 16 and 17-year-old boys cut the locks to a crocodile enclosure before entering and striking a crocodile with a metal pole.
1 day ago · Rebecca PeppiattBoys arrested for ‘breaking into Perth Zoo, bashing crocodile with pole’
The 16 and 17-year-old boys cut the locks to a crocodile enclosure before entering and striking a crocodile with a metal pole.
1 day ago · Rebecca Peppiatt