Can Gorilla Incident Happen At Zoo Boise?

What is Zoo Boise doing to make sure a gorilla incident doesn't happen here?  What kinds of precautions are being taken to minimize risks between animals and humans?

If you haven't seen the video.  Take a quick look.

A frightening situation to say the least.  Sad to see this beautiful animal put down in a very tragic set of events.  So can this happen here?  Here's what types of precautions Zoo Boise is taking to make sure the animals and humans are as safe as possible.

• DO have fun!
• DO remain with your group. All children should be with a supervising adult at all times. We ask for a ratio of 1 adult to 5 children.
• DO have a rendezvous point in case you become separated from your group.
• DO stay on visitor pathways. Keep off of railings and fences! Zoo animals are wild animals, not pets. Their exhibits are designed to protect both you and the animals from harm.
• DO understand that animals need rest, privacy, and protection from extreme temperatures just like humans. Many animals have off-exhibit areas and may not always be available for viewing. Check back later in the day.
• DO respect all zoo animals (including people!) and zoo property. You will have a better chance of seeing animals up-close by showing respect in the following ways:
• DO give an animal space. Some animals (ducks, geese, guinea fowl, etc.) roam free on zoo grounds. Please do not get too close or attempt to touch them because it may frighten them and then they will run away from you or possibly become aggressive.
• DO stand still and look around closely for a few moments at an animal exhibit. You will be able to get a closer look at the animal than if you approach it quickly or make sudden movements.
• DO use conversation voices rather than loud yelling voices. Loud voices may frighten the animals and they will remain in their dens until the loud noises stop.
• DO NOT tap on the exhibit windows. The exhibits are animal homes and tapping on the windows may frighten or upset the animal.
• DO NOT throw any object (including food or coins) into animal exhibits. The animals are on diets made specifically for their nutritional needs. Any food not given approval by the zookeepers may make the animal sick. Other objects, such as coins or pencils, may cause injury to the animals.
• DO NOT bring skateboards, bikes, roller blades, or pets into Zoo Boise.

If you do not follow these guidelines, you and your group will be asked to leave Zoo Boise.

Bottom line... use common sense and use lots of caution.  These rules are designed to keep both animals and us as safe as possible so that we can enjoy our time.