Meerkats die after ‘catastrophic’ tunnel collapse at wildlife park

Meerkats die after ‘catastrophic’ tunnel collapse at wildlife park

Tropical Birdland in Desford said that ‘sudden heavy rainfall’ after the heatwaves had caused the mob’s tunnels to collapse

Animals die at UK wildlife park after 'catastrophic turn of events'

The announcement was made with "heavy hearts".

Group of meerkats die after tunnel collapse in Leicestershire

Staff at Tropical Birdland say they are comforting the surviving meerkat.