Bangkok, Sept 10, 2025 (AFP) - Lions maul zookeeper to death at Thai safari park

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2025-09-10
A zookeeper was killed in a lion attack in Thailand, officials said on Wednesday, raising questions over safety and the legitimacy of the safari park's lion ownership. The mauling happened at Safari World Bangkok, which calls itself one of Asia's largest open-air zoos and offers lion- and tiger-feeding trips for around 1,200 baht ($37) per person. "The deceased is a zoo staff member who usually fed the lions," Sadudee Punpugdee, wildlife protecti......
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