Tiger seen by visitors for first time since fatal attack as Yorkshire Wildlife Park reopens
The tiger which mauled a young man to death after he jumped into its enclosure was seen for the first time by zoo visitors on Friday (Oct 16) since the tragedy.
Altai, a 30-stone Amur tiger, was seen pacing his home in the autumn sunshine as the Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, reopened to the public
A steady stream of visitors entered the park with some making their way to the 'Land of Tigers' where Altai, was seen lying on his stomach under the wooded area of his two-acre enclosure.
Zoo rangers greeted visitors at the enclosure and helped answer their questions.
The zoo re-opening came just six days after William Chapman, 24, was fatally injured after jumping from an aerial walkway into the enclosure.
Mr Chapman's family later revealed that he suffered from schizophrenia and bouts of psychosis.
An inquest into his death was opened on Thursday and revealed he had died from 'multiple injuries' and from 'animal interaction.'
This morning dozens of eager visitors, seemingly unfazed by last weekend's events, were seen flocking to the 175-acre zoo.
At the entrance to the 'Land of the Tigers' a zookeeper is welcoming guests.
A steady stream of between 10 to 15 visitors can be seen walking past Altai's enclosure.
Over at the viewing platform two zoo keepers can be seen watching over the area.
One keeper said that Altai is "doing fine" following this incident.
They are also talking to guests who have questions about the large beast.
Altai was seen wondering between his cage and viewing platform.
He was also seen eating a large portion of meat.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park, which is facing an investigation by the local authority, announced shortly after the tragic death that Altai would not be euthanised.