Banksy's London Zoo mural drops a hint about his wild animal street art spree

A young boy looks at an artwork by street artist Banksy, the ninth to released in nine days, depicting a gorilla releasing animals, on the front of a shutter outside the London Zoo on Aug 13. Photo: AFP

Workers arriving at the London Zoo early Tuesday were surprised to discover an unexpected exhibit that suggested the animals were being set free.

A mural by elusive street artist Banksy showed a gorilla holding up the entrance gate as birds took flight and a sea lion waddled away. Three sets of eyes peered out from the darkness inside.