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Dortmund Zoo Visitor Throws Pork Goulash to Lions, Triggering Police Response

Raw pork can expose big cats to dangerous disease.

Overview

  • Zoo staff saw a 29-year-old visitor toss pork goulash into a lion enclosure and called police after he refused to give his personal details.
  • Officers found leftover pork in his backpack, and staff said a lion had already eaten part of it.
  • The zoo veterinarian collected and stored the meat for safety checks, citing the risk raw pork poses to large felines.
  • Police said the feeding is not a criminal offense, though the zoo could seek payment for treatment if a lion becomes sick.
  • The man told officers the lions looked hungry, and the zoo is monitoring the animals' health.