An animal rescue organisation wants interactions between tigers and their handlers limited, as investigations continue into the mauling of an experienced worker at the Queensland theme park.
Dreamworld employee Melissa Reynolds was taken to hospital on Monday after being bitten by one of the park's tigers.An animal rescue organisation is calling for legislative change to protect tigers and handlers working with big cats .
Donna Wilson, who operates the Zambi Wildlife Retreat in Sydney, said that her 20-hectare "wildlife retreat" rescued animals retired from the zoo, circus and entertainment industry."In this day and age, experienced handlers are hard to come by and I do worry about those who want to cuddle tigers and have not been trained to do so without being seriously injured or killed," she said.It said it would conduct a review.
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