Five-Year-Old Boy Suffers Crocodile Attack at Reptile Creek Zoo
A five-year-old boy is recovering after a crocodile attacked him at Reptile Creek Zoo. The child was bitten on the leg, with zoo owners stating that staff responded to the incident "within minutes".
The crocodile involved, identified as a saltwater crocodile named Charlie, is approximately 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) long. The incident occurred as the child was reportedly leaning into the enclosure, prompting the crocodile to react. The boy's mother pulled him away, with zoo personnel then securing the reptile.
Paramedics confirmed the boy suffered a significant bite wound to his leg and was transported to hospital in a serious but stable condition. The zoo owners described the event as "horrific" and reiterated that visitor safety is paramount. An internal review of the incident is now underway.
