Sydney's Taronga Zoo faced an early morning scare when five lions escaped from their enclosure around 6:30 am. The zoo sounded a code one alert and immediately took "Roar and Snore" overnight stay programme guests to safety.

Early morning scare at Sydney zoo after 5 lions escape enclosure

Malie the sea lion and his keeper, Danielle Fox, stand side-by-side in an almost empty Taronga Zoo on Monday (April 20). Being able to venture out of his enclosure, Malie waddles freely down a path without any guests.

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Early morning scare at Sydney zoo after 5 lions escape enclosure

No visitors at Australian zoo, but animals train for when lockdown ends