Johnsons of Old Hurst reopens crocodile enclosure after toddler 'seriously injured' in attack

The crocodile enclosure where a three-year-old boy was seriously injured by at least one of the reptiles has reopened to the public.

The Tropical House where the crocodiles are kept at Johnsons of Old Hurst, a zoo in Huntingdon, was closed following the incident on 18 June.

The zoo confirmed in a social media post that its "whole site will be fully open" on Saturday, nine days after a child was allegedly thrown into the pit.

The post reads: "Public announcement. As of this weekend, our whole site will be fully open, thank you."

A spokesperson for the zoo confirmed this included the crocodile attraction.

The boy, from Cambridgeshire, who is now in a stable condition in hospital, was attacked by at least one crocodile after he ended up in their pit.

He was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital, where he was initially described as being in a critical condition.

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A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but was later bailed after he was "assessed as not being fit for interview", Cambridgeshire Police said.

The boy was said to have suffered "serious injuries" in the enclosure.

Meanwhile, an investigation has been launched after the medical records of the boy were accessed by around 40 members of hospital staff.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has referred itself to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and is investigating whether all the staff members had a legitimate reason for viewing his information.

The Department of Health and Social Care said on Friday it was also investigating.

The zoo is home to more than 100 animals, including crocodiles, Bengal tigers, African lions, capybaras, meerkats, and sloth bears, according to its website.

The tropical house building where the crocodiles are kept is a converted cattle barn.

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