A gang of renegade baboons have taken to pilfering from visitors during visits to Knowsley Safari Park. The canny primates have devised a technique for opening rooftop luggage boxes and looting the goods inside. The intricate procedure begins with the heavier Baboons jumping up and down on the luggage container to break the lock whilst the other gang members wait close by ready to pounce upon the opened box.
At first it was thought this was a lucky strike on behalf of the baboons, a one-off occurrence. However it soon became apparent that the animals had in fact perfected their method and were unrelenting in their desire to steal. It wasn’t unusual for the monkeys to tamper with the add wing mirror or dispose of the occasional windscreen wiper, but it seems these apes have taken it to a whole new level.
Bosses at the Merseyside Park have been forced to issue the offending individuals with “Anti Social Baboon Orders” and have warned visitors to not venture into the baboon’s stronghold of their enclosure but to instead view the mischievous monkeys from the safety of the perimeter. However, with record numbers of visitors descending upon the Park with the beginning of the summer holidays, many fearless sightseers are undeterred.
General Manager of Knowsley David Ross said they have taken to reconstructing the event for visitors as a deterrent, highlighting the problems that can arise. Helpless visitors are often left to look on as the pesky primates help themselves to their belongings, as Mr Ross said “Let’s face it, no one wants to see a baboon running up a tree with their underwear.” Too true Mr Ross.
However the 140 Baboons resident at Knowsley continue to be the biggest attraction despite their crooked ways. If you’re contemplating a trip to the acclaimed Safari Park, why not hire a chauffeur driven coach and keep your belongings safely onboard? We have a top selection of coaches and minibuses of all shapes and sizes available for hire at a competitive rate so call now and book your trip to Knowlsey Safari Park.
