Gorilla Goes Berserk at Zoo, injures 3

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - On Tuesday, a silverback gorilla at the Milwaukee Zoo went berserk, injuring three people. The gorilla, named Moka, became agitated and started throwing objects around his enclosure. He then jumped out of the enclosure and began attacking bystanders.

Zoo officials say that they do not know what caused the gorilla to become so agitated. They are investigating the incident and plan to make changes to the enclosure to ensure that such an incident does not happen again.

The three people who were injured by the gorilla were taken to a local hospital. They are all expected to make a full recovery.

Gorilla on the Loose in Washington D.C.3. Surprising Video of Gorilla Dancing at Zoo Goes Viral

Authorities are still searching for an escaped gorilla after a video of the animal dancing at a zoo in Washington D.C. went viral.

The video, recorded by zoo visitor Kelly Joiner, shows the gorilla briefly walking around before breaking into a dance that included hand motions and complicated steps.

"I couldn't believe what I was seeing," said Joiner of Arlington, Virginia. "It was just so amazing. I was laughing and cheering him on the whole time."

The ape has been identified as 48-year-old Herb, one of the oldest gorillas at the National Zoo. Zoo officials say that Herb may have been inspired by last month's viral dance challenge, the #DancingWithTheHerds campaign.

In that challenge, people share videos of themselves dancing with animals at zoos or wildlife sanctuaries. Herb is believed to be the first gorilla to participate in the challenge.

Officials say they do not know how Herb escaped from his enclosure, but they are confident that they will be able to recapture him safely. In the meantime, visitors to the zoo are urged to keep their distance from Herb if they see him.

The video of Herb's dance has been viewed over 5 million times on social media and has amused people all over the world. Some have even started calling him "Herb The Dancing Gorilla".

While many find Herb's dance entertaining, some experts warn that it could be dangerous for him to be loose in a public area. A spokesman for the American Zoological Association said: "Apes can be unpredictable when they're out of their natural environment and we urge everyone to stay away from Herb until he is safely recaptured."

4. 400-Pound Gorilla Brutally Attacks Trainer

In what can only be deemed as a shocking attack, a 400-pound gorilla at the Dallas Zoo attacked and critically injured its 25-year-old female trainer Tuesday. The incident happened shortly after 4 PM at the Kilimanjaro Safari exhibit when the gorilla, named Kijani, went on a rampage and began attacking the trainer.

After wrestling her to the ground, Kijani began pounding the woman's head and chest with his fists. Witnesses said it was a brutal assault that lasted for several minutes. Other trainers who were nearby managed to distract Kijani long enough for their colleague to get away, but she was critically injured with massive head and chest injuries.

She was rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas where she underwent surgery. Zoo officials said late Tuesday that she was in critical condition. Kijani has been at the Dallas Zoo since he was born there nearly 10 years ago and has never shown any signs of aggression before. Gorillas are typically gentle creatures unless they feel threatened or are trying to protect their young.

Zoo officials are still trying to figure out what may have provoked the attack and are reviewing security footage from the exhibit. They have also closed off that section of the zoo while they investigate. In a statement released Tuesday evening, the zoo said, "Our thoughts and prayers are with our staff member who was injured in today's incident. We will provide more information when it becomes available."

5. Cincinnati Zoo Closes After Gorilla Escapes

The Cincinnati Zoo is closed after a gorilla escaped its enclosure. The gorilla, named Harambe, was shot and killed by zoo officials after escaping.

This is not the first time a gorilla has escaped from the Cincinnati Zoo. In 2001, a gorilla named Koko escaped from her enclosure and spent two days on the loose before being recaptured.

zoo officials say that Harambe was shot because he posed a threat to the public. "Given the situation that occurred, it was the right decision to make," said Thane Maynard, director of the Cincinnati Zoo.

But some people are questioning whether or not it was necessary to shoot Harambe. "They could have tranquilized him," said one person on social media. "He was just a baby."

Others are blaming the parents of 4-year-old boy who climbed into the enclosure for causing the situation. "If you can't watch your kids then you shouldn't have them," said one person on Facebook.

The Cincinnati Zoo is currently investigating how the 4-year-old boy managed to get into the gorilla enclosure.