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How will Dallas Zoo afford security improvements after animal thefts?

DALLAS — From the moment a clouded leopard escaped its enclosure at the Dallas Zoo on Jan. 13, fleeing through a fence that zoo officials said was intentionally cut, the city’s 135-year-old sanctuary for wild and endangered animals has fallen prey to intense scrutiny.

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More fencing, lights, cameras: Dallas Zoo shares initial security plan to city officials

DALLAS — More cameras, greater security lighting with motion detection and additional fencing.

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Emperor tamarin monkeys that were stolen from Dallas Zoo are out of quarantine

DALLAS — The two emperor tamarin monkeys that were stolen from the Dallas Zoo last month were seen running around in their enclosure Monday after being released from quarantine.

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Cut in animal enclosure found at Houston Zoo, after Dallas Zoo crimes

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Cut in animal enclosure found at Houston Zoo, following Dallas Zoo crimes

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Houston Zoo reported a cut in an animal enclosure Wednesday following a series of crimes at the Dallas Zoo that led to an arrest.

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A man jailed in the theft of monkeys from the Dallas zoo said he'd do it again

Court records say Davion Irvin told police that he jumped a zoo fence after dark, cut the metal mesh of a tamarin monkey enclosure and took the two emperor tamarin monkeys before escaping by train.

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As Dallas Zoo looks to bolster security, experts say challenges lie ahead

DALLAS — Long after the Dallas Zoo closed at 4 p.m. on Jan. 29, Davion Irvin waited for the right moment.

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Texas man jailed in Dallas monkey case says he'd do it again

Davion Irvin told police he jumped a fence to get onto zoo grounds, cut the metal mesh of an enclosure and took the two emperor tamarin monkeys

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Texas man jailed in Dallas monkey case says he'd do it again

Court documents say a 24-year-old man who police have linked to several unusual events at the Dallas Zoo, including the nabbing of two small monkeys later found at a vacant home, told investigators he loves animals and that if he’s released from jail, he’ll take more

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Man arrested over Dallas zoo monkey kidnap planned further thefts – police

Charging documents accuse Davion Irvin, 24, of taking monkeys from enclosure and say he intended to return to zoo

The Guardian - US

Man jailed in Dallas Zoo crimes plans to steal more animals if released, affidavits say

DALLAS — The man arrested in connection with a series of incidents at the Dallas Zoo, including cut enclosures and missing animals, told police he plans to return to the zoo and steal again if he’s released from jail, according to arrest-warrant affidavits obtained by The Dallas Morning News on…

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Dallas Zoo suspect’s questions to staff on monkey care led police to him

DALLAS — It has been an unprecedented month for the Dallas Zoo. National attention has zeroed in as the zoo was enveloped with mystery after mystery.

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3 weeks at the Dallas Zoo: A timeline of recent events

DALLAS — It started with an escaped clouded leopard. Then a vulture showed up dead. Now, in a major development in a string of mysterious incidents at the Dallas Zoo that have captured national attention, a man was arrested after being spotted at the Dallas World Aquarium.

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Man arrested in Dallas Zoo monkey theft, torn enclosures; vulture case ongoing, police say

DALLAS — A man was arrested in connection with multiple incidents that have occurred at the Dallas Zoo over the last several weeks, including torn enclosures and stolen animals, officials announced Friday.

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A Eurasian eagle owl has escaped from the Central Park Zoo and is still loose

The owl, who lives in the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan, was discovered missing around 8:30 p.m. Thursday after its exhibit was found vandalized. Zoo employees have eyes on the owl.

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Man arrested in Dallas Zoo monkey theft asked ‘obscure questions’ to staff, affidavit says

DALLAS — A man was arrested in connection with the theft of two emperor tamarin monkeys that were taken from the Dallas Zoo this week after being spotted near animal exhibits at the Dallas World Aquarium, police say.

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Texas man arrested for allegedly stealing monkeys from Dallas Zoo

The zoo has added extra security after the theft of two emperor tamarin monkeys, both of which have been recovered.

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Dallas police arrest man in the case of the missing monkeys

Dallas police arrested a 24-year-old man over the disappearance of two South American monkeys from the city's zoo earlier this week and charged him with six counts of animal cruelty, authorities said on Friday.

The Guardian - US

Dallas man arrested in case of monkeys missing from zoo plagued by incidents

Davion Irvin, 24, charged with six counts of animal cruelty after two of zoo’s emperor tamarin monkeys found in abandoned home

AFP

Arrest after monkeys stolen from Dallas Zoo

Houston (AFP) - A 24-year-old man has been arrested over the theft of two emperor tamarin monkeys from Dallas Zoo, police said Friday, adding he was detained after being spotted at the city aquarium.

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Arrest made in connection with 2 monkeys taken from Dallas Zoo, police say

DALLAS — A man was arrested in connection with two emperor tamarin monkeys that were taken from the Dallas Zoo this week after being spotted near animal exhibits at the Dallas World Aquarium, police say.

The Independent UK

Police: Man arrested in taking of monkeys from Dallas Zoo

Dallas police say a 24-year-old man has been arrested in the case of the two monkeys that were taken from the Dallas Zoo after he was spotted near the animal exhibits at an aquarium in the city

The Independent UK

Police arrest suspect in Dallas Zoo monkey theft

It is unclear if Mr Irvin is considered a suspect in the other strange incidents at the zoo

Daily Mirror

Zoo offers big reward after monkey business with animals having gone missing

Dallas Zoo has offered a reward of $25,000 for information after two monkeys and a leopard are believed to have been freed from their enclosures and a vulture was found dead

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