Animals Relocated From Australian Zoo Hit by Flash Flooding

Zookeepers scrambled to protect and relocate animals after a flash flood hit the Australian Reptile Park on the New South Wales Central Coast on January 17. Koalas were among many animals taken to safe locations after the sudden downpour as staff worked to sandbag doorways and sweep water away from entryways. “This is incredible! Just last week, we were having daily meetings to discuss the imminent threat of bushfires just 8km away from the park here in Somersby,” Australian Reptile Park director Tim Faulkner said in a press release. “Today, we’ve had the whole team out there, drenched, acting fast to secure the safety of our animals and defend the park from the onslaught of water." The park said it was the first time the venue had been forced to close since major floods hit the area in 2007. Credit: Australian Reptile Park via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au