A zoo that has been forced to permanently close due to the coronavirus lockdown has found new homes for all its animals after euthanasia fears. Zoo owners feared the animals may have to be put to sleep if suitable homes could not be found. Simon Tonge, Executive Director of Wild Planet Trust said: 'I am pleased, but not surprised, that we have found homes for our animals so quickly. Wild Planet Trust, formerly Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, is a registered education, scientific and conservation charity established in 1957 and based in Devon. The Living Coasts attraction has been focused on the conservation and protection of mostly marine animals including penguins, otters and seals since 2003.

Source: Daily Mail June 19, 2020 10:38 UTC