Zoo's 'curious' Komodo dragon ingests shoe thrown into exhibit: 'Please do not feed them shoes'
Ophelia dragon receives veterinary care after eating a shoe that was thrown into the Memphis Zoo exhibit (Memphis Zoo)
Staff members at the Memphis Zoo are urging their guests not to throw anything into animal exhibits after one of their Komodo dragons ate a shoe.
What we know:
The zoo posted on Facebook that they got a report of a guest throwing a shoe – a picture shows it was a Croc – over the top of the glass at the Komodo dragon exhibit.
What they're saying:
"Being curious, one of our Komodo dragons approached the shoe and ingested it," the zoo said on social media.
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Thankfully, the zoo said, another guest reported it quickly so the zoo’s veterinary team could get it to the zoo’s animal hospital.
The shoe was removed, and "Ophelia dragon is expected to make a full recovery."
What we don't know:
It’s unclear if the zoo found out which guest threw the shoe into the exhibit and whether that guest will face any consequences.
‘Please do not feed them shoes’
"Our animals have their own specific diets," the zoo said. "Please do not feed them food, shoes, or anything at all. They get lots of tasty treats and good food every day!"
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The zoo also encouraged guests to report things that look like they don’t belong in exhibits.
The Source: This report includes information from the Memphis Zoo.