Zookeeper killed by tiger at Hamerton Zoo
Zookeeper Rosa King was killed by a tiger at Hamerton Zoo Park near Huntingdon. Her death is being investigated by Cambridgeshire Police and Huntingdonshire District Council.
Cambridgeshire Zoo to reopen after fatal tiger attack
The Cambridgeshire Zoo that's been closed since a keeper was killed by a tiger last month is to reopen on Friday.
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The Cambridgeshire Zoo that's been closed since a keeper was killed by a tiger last month is to reopen on Friday.
Hamerton Zoo Park confirmed the news in a tweet this morning. They said that the decision was taken following a an inspection by Huntingdonshire District Council.
Rosa King, died in what was described as a "freak accident" when a tiger attacked her.
The decision to reopen has been supported by her family. They also agreed that the tiger involved should not be put down.
Rosa King's funeral takes place in the Westcountry tomorrow.
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