Zoo says investigation into ‘lion incident’ continues with specialist forensic engineer examining failure of ‘complex mesh fencing system’

Taronga zoo has released video showing how five lions escaped their enclosure by scratching at and then breaking through the fence.

The five lions – four cubs and an adult male – can be seen clawing at the fence before squeezing underneath it and proceeding to wander around outside their Sydney exhibit.

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