Visitors at Budapest Zoo witnessed an unusual incident this week after two newly arrived langurs briefly escaped from their designated enclosure, prompting staff to evacuate part of the facility and activate strict safety procedures.
Two cunning langur siblings managed to roam free at Budapest Zoo
According to the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden, the sibling pair left their assigned habitat for a short period on Friday afternoon. Zoo officials stressed that hulman langurs are generally not considered dangerous animals. In their natural range, they are highly adaptable primates that often live close to human settlements and are accustomed to people.
Nevertheless, the zoo emphasised that, as wild animals, any escape situation requires the implementation of the highest safety and animal welfare standards.
Harmless animals, but protocols had to be executed
Specialist staff immediately followed established protocols while the affected building was temporarily evacuated. The zoo explained that the measure was taken primarily to ensure the animals’ well-being and to maintain a calm environment during the operation.
The situation was resolved within 20 minutes, with no injuries reported to either visitors or animals. The building was subsequently reopened, and the langurs are now safely housed in their indoor enclosure under the supervision of their keepers, writes HVG.hu.
Back in January, we wrote about Pablo, the adorable tiger cub, and the then-newest member of Budapest Zoo.
The animals are safe and sound
Zoo representatives noted that the adventurous episode appeared to have had little impact on the animals, saying they seemed entirely unfazed by their brief excursion.
An internal review is now underway, with experts analysing staff reports and security camera footage to determine exactly how the pair managed to leave their enclosure. The institution says all necessary professional measures will be introduced to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Enhanced safety upgrades are expected to take up to a week to complete, meaning the langur siblings are likely to return to public view by the end of next week.
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