It has been brought to our attention that at Clissold Park during May, in day time, two individuals lured a Canada goose from Runtzmere Lake and set their Staffordshire bull terrier on it. The goose was decapitated. A witness called the police and two arrests were made.  Here is a statement from Clissold Park Zoo Watch: --

"This day-time attack on a wild animal is further evidence of the unsuitability of Clissold Park for a zoo. There is too much antisocial behaviour to guarantee the animals' safety during the day or night.

The new enclosure's fence cannot protect the animals from noise or from missiles such as stones, fireworks or airguns. The animals will be exposed to the attention of excited dogs at the perimeter. Moreover,  the fence along the new path through the animal enclosures is too low and will invite vandal-incursions into the deer pen even during daytime, as the path is partially concealed from open view.

The Animal Welfare Act obliges Hackney Council to protect the animals it owns -- including from vandals. The Council has failed to meet its statutory duties. It's time to close the zoo, rehouse the animals to sanctuaries already found by Clissold Park Zoo Watch, and use the site for a more appropriate more modern facility.

It has been brought to our attention that at Clissold Park during May, in day time, two individuals lured a Canada goose from Runtzmere Lake and set their Staffordshire bull terrier on it. The goose was decapitated. A witness called the police and two arrests were made.  Here is a statement from Clissold Park Zoo Watch: --

"This day-time attack on a wild animal is further evidence of the unsuitability of Clissold Park for a zoo. There is too much antisocial behaviour to guarantee the animals' safety during the day or night. The new enclosure's fence cannot protect the animals from noise or from missiles such as stones, fireworks or airguns. The animals will be exposed to the attention of excited dogs at the perimeter. Moreover,  the fence along the new path through the animal enclosures is too low and will invite vandal-incursions into the deer pen even during daytime, as the path is partially concealed from open view.

The Animal Welfare Act obliges Hackney Council to protect the animals it owns -- including from vandals. The Council has failed to meet its statutory duties. It's time to close the zoo, rehouse the animals to sanctuaries already found by Clissold Park Zoo Watch, and use the site for a more appropriate more modern facility.

You can find all contact information and further details of CPZW's cause within their previous press statement on this site