Floods Sweep Away More Than 100 Animals at Zoo in Guangxi, China
Thursday, 2026/07/09166 words3 minutes1390 reads
A zoo in Guigang, Guangxi, China, has been dealing with serious problems after days of heavy rain caused severe flooding. The floodwater entered the zoo and damaged many animal enclosures, allowing more than 100 animals from over 20 species to escape or be washed away.
The missing animals include zebras, deer, alpacas, ostriches, peacocks, and various birds. Local residents were surprised when they discovered a zebra wandering near their village. Zoo officials confirmed it was one of their missing animals.
During the emergency, zoo workers had to make difficult decisions. They locked the cages of dangerous predators to protect nearby communities. Unfortunately, this meant some animals could not escape when water levels rose, and several large animals died in the disaster.
The zoo has asked local people to report any animal sightings but warned them not to approach the animals. Frightened animals in unfamiliar environments may behave unpredictably. The incident has raised important questions about how zoos should prepare for extreme weather events in the future.
