NewsUK NewsCrocodilesThe three-year-old boy was visiting the animals at Johnsons of Old Hurst with his family when he was allegedly thrown into the crocodile enclosure12:33, 27 Jun 2026Updated 12:35, 27 Jun 2026The zoo where a three-year-old was allegedly thrown into the crocodile enclosure and attacked has reopened.Johnsons of Old Hurst said its whole site will be open “as of this weekend” following the horrifying incident which left the young boy in a critical condition. He was attacked by at least one of the reptiles.In the post dated June 27, it said: “Public announcement. As of this weekend, our whole site will be fully open, thank you.” A spokesperson for the zoo confirmed this included the crocodile attraction.Fans of the zoo posted on Instagram they were pleased it had now fully reopened after the Tropical House, containing the crocodile enclosure, was closed following the incident on June 18.One said: “Brilliant, and well done to all involved with the recent event.”The boy, from Cambridgeshire, was taken to hospital, where he was initially described as being in a critical condition.A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but later bailed after he was “assessed as not being fit for interview”, Cambridgeshire Police said.The suspect reportedly has learning difficulties and had been on a trip with carers.The boy was said to have sustained “serious injuries” in the enclosure but was reportedly saved by Tracey Johnson, the zoo owner’s wife, who jumped into the pit to save him.Article continues belowMeanwhile, an investigation has been launched after the medical records of the boy were accessed by around 40 members of hospital staff.Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has referred itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and is investigating whether all the workers had a legitimate reason for looking at his information.This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.CrocodilesBreaking NewsZoos
Major update as boy, 3, was 'thrown into crocodile pit' and attacked at UK zoo
The three-year-old boy was visiting the animals at Johnsons of Old Hurst with his family when he was allegedly thrown into the crocodile enclosure









