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Teens Break Into Zoo, Attack Croc
The crocodile suffered minor injuries as Perth Zoo staff monitor its recovery and security reviews how the teens entered the enclosure.
- On Tuesday, two teens aged 16 and 17 face Perth Children Court accused of breaking into Perth Zoo and striking a crocodile with a metal pole on Sunday night.
- Police allege the pair entered the South Perth facility around 7:15 p.m. Sunday, cutting locks to access the enclosure and removing CCTV cameras from the wall afterward.
- Perth Zoo reported the reptile sustained "minor injuries" during the incident, with a spokesperson stating, "Animal welfare underpins everything we do at Perth Zoo, and we are deeply disappointed by this incident."
- Officers arrested the suspects at separate homes in Baldivis and Belmont on Monday; each faces two counts of criminal damage, trespassing, and animal cruelty.
- The Zoo is reviewing security measures including physical controls and after-hours monitoring, while staff continue supporting Police inquiries into how the teens gained entry.
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Two boys broke into Perth Zoo and allegedly hit a crocodile with a metal bar. The animal is being treated for minor injuries.
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