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Wild video from the Memphis Zoo shows the moment an ape lunged at visitors, smashing a glass enclosure.
The Memphis Zoo said the bonobo may have been triggered by disruptive guests.
In an interview with Action News 5 in Memphis, the man who captured the video said he and his friends were “beating their chests” in front of the enclosure, not really expecting anything to happen. The incident happened on Feb. 26.
The zoo noted that the bonobo habitat is constructed with multiple layers of reinforced glass, and only an interior pane of glass was smashed.
The exhibit was temporarily closed to replace the glass, while the zoo emphasized the importance of respectful conduct.
“Disruptive behavior at exhibits does not just damage property. It has meaningful consequences for the animals’ daily routines and wellbeing, which is why respectful conduct is essential,” the Memphis Zoo wrote in a statement on social media. “We welcome families and guests of all ages, and we ask everyone to be respectful when visiting exhibits. That means not striking the glass, shouting at animals, taunting them, or crowding exhibit barriers.”
The bonobo was not injured, and no guests were harmed.
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