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Examining Safety at Zoos


Many people are outraged that zookeepers at the Cincinnati Zoo shot a gorilla after a toddler fell into its enclosure.

Ed Hansen, CEO of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, talks about what conversations have been sparked at other zoos about safety, responsibility, and the decision to shoot an animal.

@BrianLehrer There is no blame. It was an accident. I point my finger at America's disgusting culture of public shaming.

— Rob Gunther (@RobGunther) June 1, 2016

Is there a "species-ism" argument to make here re: Harambe?

Mike, a caller: I guess I’m a humanist. We should preserve human life first.

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) June 1, 2016

@BrianLehrer I bet if you asked the gorilla it would feel that a gorilla's life is more important than a human's life. Close zoos.

— Tino Giugno (@tin_giun) June 1, 2016

Tranquilizers are not perfect, says @AAZKinc. Take time to work, sometimes don’t work at all based on animal stress. https://t.co/HqCJdGyuWm

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) June 1, 2016

Wish the outraged #justiceforharambe petition signers would vote in the election, given how motivated they are on gun control @BrianLehrer

— Marie Hayden (@wowshesright) June 1, 2016

Adita from @FoAorg: We need to question the @USDA for allowing unsafe standards for what the public can do re zoos. https://t.co/XExmmTorxU

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) June 1, 2016


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