An inquest into Mr Chapman’s death, opened on Thursday, heard that he died of “multiple traumatic injuries”.
City of Doncaster Council, which is responsible for licensing the park, has also opened a health and safety investigation following the incident.
Dan Swaine, executive director of place at City of Doncaster Council, said: “As the relevant licensing authority for the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, I can confirm that, in line with our statutory duties, the council has launched a health and safety investigation.”
After being closed for several days, Yorkshire Wildlife Park reopened today, with the public able to visit the tiger enclosure and Altai the tiger.
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