Troubled New Zealand wildlife park euthanizes two lions, fate of five more unclear

Members of the public have pleaded for a reprieve for the remaining lions, while former staff members hope the sanctuary will reconsider putting them down

A troubled New Zealand wildlife park says it has been forced to euthanise two of its elderly lions, with the fate of its remaining five lions unclear, after it ran into financial difficulties.

The privately owned Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary in the northern city of Whangrei closed its doors on the weekend.