A totally tropical getaway! Exotic birds on the loose in Leeds

Two of our birds are missing '“ that was the really wild admission yesterday by bosses at Tropical World in Leeds.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Mar 2016, 04:00 BST
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A pair of red-crested turacos seized their chance and escaped from the Roundhay Park attraction when a visitor left a fire exit open.

Their successful breakout was confirmed after a resident in nearby Park Villas spotted them perched for a short time in a tree opposite his flat yesterday morning.

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Coun Debra Coupar, Leeds City Council’s executive member for communities, told the Yorkshire Evening Post: “We’re currently on the lookout for two red-crested turacos which flew out of Tropical World through a fire exit that was opened by a visitor.

“The birds have been sighted around Tropical World and Roundhay Park so we know they are near and are hoping to return them home soon.

“The birds are metallic green with a red crest, so they are very distinctive.