A Devon zoo forced to close due to the pandemic has admitted they may have to euthanise animals if they cannot find a suitable home for them.
The Wild Planet Trust said it cannot afford to reopen its Living Coasts site due to the huge costs incurred during the lockdown.
The zoo is home to hundreds of animals, which are mostly marine species. Now in a Q&A on its website, the owners have discussed the "difficult decision" it could face if they can't find homes for all its animals.
The response says: “Our priority is the welfare of our animals. "In the unlikely event that we cannot find housing that suits their needs, we may need to the make the difficult decision to euthanise. "As things stand, we do not anticipate that this is a likely