(June 1, 2016 at 1:50 pm)Aroura Wrote: There are 4 barriers at this gorilla enclosure. A railed fence, bushes, a second low fence (which he apparently did crawl over), and a 10 foot drop.
These kinds of enclosures with low barriers are becoming more common, because it is better for the animals. There are warning signs all around the zoo about keeping children close and under supervision.
I knew a toddler that could climb up a chained link fence (he did it in his moms backyard and got out once, he fell on the other side and cried loudly, but was not hurt). You just CANNOT account for everything. People need to take some responsibility themselves, as well. If you are at an enclosure that has low wall and warnings all around, maybe don't chose that moment to fiddle with the stroller while leaving your toddler unattended? If your kid is hollering that he's going into the enclosure to swim with the Gorillas, maybe don't chose that moment to ignore him? As a parent, my kid got away and ALMOST rode her tricycle into the street when she was 3. I was reading a book instead of watching her. I had not given her clear instructions to stay away from that side of the parking area she was riding in. I panicked and screamed and ran after her. This caused her to panic and crash her trike, and she broke one of her front teeth. Know who's fault that was that she got away and then got hurt? MINE! It wasn't just "some accident", or oh, kids just sometimes get away. No. If little ones, and all little ones can get into trouble quick, are in a situation that is dangerous, you as a parent are responsible for taking steps to keep them safe.
Or maybe the zoo should just offer bubble wrap to all the patrons as they enter, lol. It might do a few of them some good. :p
"At Cincinnati's Gorilla World on Saturday, witnesses said the 3-year-old boy managed to crawl between fence railings, through some bushes and over another barrier before dropping into the moat with Harambe."
Give them individual signs that say "If you're stupid the animals will eat you today so save your whining."
