Someone threw toxic chestnuts into the meerkat enclosure at the Pécs Zoo

The Pécs Zoo reported a disturbing incident where someone threw toxic horse chestnuts into the meerkat enclosure. Fortunately, staff managed to remove the chestnut from a curious meerkat's mouth without serious harm. The zoo highlighted ongoing issues with visitors throwing inappropriate items into animal habitats, which can pose fatal risks to the animals. They emphasized the importance of following zoo rules for the safety of both animals and visitors. The zoo's visitor regulations are available online and on-site, and they encourage reporting any rule violations.