Officials with the Ohio zoo where a gorilla was shot and killed when a 3-year-old got into its enclosure say they’ve improved the exhibit’s barrier.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the new barrier at the Cincinnati Zoo has mesh fencing from top to bottom and stands 42 inches high. That’s 6 inches taller than the previous barrier.
Zoo Director Thane Maynard told Hamilton County Commissioners on Monday that the zoo will hand over any internal reports or analyses that could explain what happened and how the zoo responded to the May killing of Harambe the gorilla.
The county commissioners say they’re satisfied with how the zoo handled the incident and its aftermath.
The commissioners must approve the zoo’s levy before it goes on the ballot.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
Too bad the parents were not held responsible for the actions of their child. To be parents means you constantly must watch your child because they just do not know the dangers in the world that will hurt them. Too bad a rare gorilla had to die because of the parents failure to exercise good judgment.
Correct: parents who do not monitor their children should be held responsible for their kids actions.
They should consider not to procreate rather than expecting others to watch their kids.
Teachers, tutors, coaches and others are not responsible to teach them manners.
If your kids are small, there are harnesses available to keep them close to the parent.