Cincinnati Zoo's Gorilla Shot After Boy Falls Into Habitat

Cincinnati Zoo's Gorilla Shot After Boy Falls Into Habitat

Cincinnati police say a 4-year-old boy has fallen into a gorilla exhibit at the zoo and that one of the gorillas has been shot.

The boy was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Police say they don't know yet how serious his injuries are.

A witness says the gorilla was "throwing the child around."

Zoo director Thane Maynard says the 400-pound, 17-year-old male gorilla named Harambe was shot and killed by a Cincinnati Zoo employee after it failed to comply with orders to return the child.

Maynard tells reporters that three other gorillas in the exhibit were called back to their sleeping quarters but Harambe stayed behind. He says the gorilla wouldn't leave the child and was acting "erratically."

On Saturday, May 28th, 2016, a 4 year old boy had fallen into the Gorilla Exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo. The child was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and is currently being treated for his injuries. According to Lieutenant Steve Saunders of The Cincinnati Police Department, authorities do not yet know the extent of the child's injuries. Zoo officials reported that one of the gorillas had been shot after exhibiting erratic behavior, including throwing the child around. This gorilla, later identified as Harambe, was then shot and killed by a Cincinnati Zoo employee. Three other gorillas were reportedly called back to their sleeping quarters, but Harambe stayed behind with the child. This event has sparked outrage all across social media, with many placing blame on both zoo officials and parents alike. Critics argue that Harambe should not have been shot, as he was only trying to protect the child. They also claim that proper safety protocols were not followed by either party involved in this incident.

Knife-Wielding Gorilla Scares Children At Japanese Park

A knife-wielding gorilla has been scaring children at a Japanese park.

The gorilla, who is wearing a hat and coat, was captured on video walking around the park with a large kitchen knife.

According to local reports, the gorilla has been spotted in the park several times over the past few weeks, and has been scaring children who are playing there.

One mother told reporters that her children were "terrified" when they saw the gorilla.

Police have said that they are investigating the incident, and are looking for the person responsible for taking the video.

Massive Gorilla Escapes From London Zoo Enclosure

A massive silverback gorilla has escaped from its enclosure at London Zoo, forcing the evacuation of visitors and staff.

The gorilla, who was named Kumbuka, scaled a wall to get out of his enclosure shortly after 5pm on Thursday evening.

He was spotted by visitors walking around the zoo's grounds before returning to his enclosure shortly after. There were no reports of any injuries.

A spokesperson for the zoo said: "ZSL can confirm that a male silverback gorilla, Kumbuka, briefly escaped from his enclosure at ZSL London Zoo this afternoon.

"He was quickly returned to his pen by staff and we are pleased to report that he is now safe and well. We are investigating how this incident occurred."

Animal Rights Activists Demand End To Gorilla Captivity

For the past few months, a group of animal rights activists have been protesting outside of the Dallas Zoo, calling for an end to the captivity of gorillas. The activists argue that it is inhumane to keep animals in cages and that they should be free to roam in their natural habitat.

Many people disagree with the activists' stance, arguing that zoos provide a valuable learning experience for children and help to protect endangered animals. Zookeepers say that the gorillas at the Dallas Zoo are well-treated and enjoy interacting with visitors.

The debate over gorilla captivity is sure to continue, but for now the protesters seem determined to keep up their campaign.

Baby gorilla born at the Dallas Zoo

The Dallas Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a baby gorilla. The little guy was born on October 12 and is doing well. Mom, dad, and child are all in good health.

This is the first time that this particular gorilla couple has had a baby. They are both very protective of the new addition and are keeping a close eye on him.

The zoo staff is happy to have another young gorilla to add to their growing population. There are now six gorillas living at the Dallas Zoo.

Gorillas are very important animals and play an important role in the ecosystem. They are considered keystone species because they have a large impact on their environment.

The Dallas Zoo is committed to protecting these animals and their habitat. They work with organizations all over the world to help improve the lives of gorillas and preserve their populations.

This new baby gorilla is a great addition to the zoo and will help educate visitors about these amazing creatures. Be sure to come visit him soon!

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