Animals killed and staff left devastated as fire rips through 'Britain's second-best zoo'

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Animals have been killed and staff have been left in hospital after a fire tore through one of Britain's highest-rated zoos.The blaze erupted in an office at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World near Telford on Monday, with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service scrambling to the scene.The zoo, which sits on a former farm, is rated Britain's second-best by Tripadvisor users.Owner Will Dorrell confirmed on social media last night that some animals had died in the fire, leaving staff devastated by the loss.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "We are saddened to announce that several stick insects, a snake and a hedgehog have died as a result of this morning's fire at the zoo," he said."These animals were privately owned by the zoo's owners and have never been on display to the public."The owners are devastated at the loss of these animals but would like to thank Shropshire Fire and Rescue for all of their efforts in trying to extinguish the fire."Mr Dorrell stressed that the animals which perished were...

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