Search for Tasmanian devil 'Mary' missing from popular Gold Coast wildlife park
The recently arrived young devil has been kept in a secure indoor facility while quarantining, but was noticed missing on Tuesday morning.
Mary is one of two Tasmanian devils which have recently arrived at the Gold Coast facility. [Generic picture] (Supplied: Aussie Ark)
A Gold Coast theme park has been closed as staff search for a missing Tasmanian devil named Mary.
The young marsupial is one of two recent arrivals to Paradise Country in Oxenford but staff noticed the animal was missing from a secure indoor habitat during Tuesday's routine morning check.
The wildlife team failed to locate the animal from the vicinity surrounding the habitat, which has an access to a small outdoor area.
A spokesperson for Village Roadshow Theme Parks said there was no evidence of damage or structural issues that would allow Mary to escape.
"The welfare of the animals in our care is our highest priority, and our habitats are specifically designed to ensure the safety and security of each species," the spokesperson said.
The park was closed as a precaution as staff expanded the search, including reviewing security footage.
Thermal imaging equipment will be used to assist the search for the devil overnight, when the species is most active.
The park has notified Biosecurity Queensland and said it is working closely with relevant authorities.
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