Gorilla Goes on Rampage at Omaha Zoo

Gorilla Goes on Rampage at Omaha Zoo

An enraged gorilla went on a rampage at the Omaha Zoo on Saturday, injuring two zoo employees before being shot and killed by police.

The incident began around 10:15 am when the male ape, estimated to be around 400 pounds, escaped from his enclosure and began attacking staffers. One victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, while the other was treated at the scene.

According to witnesses, the gorilla appeared to be highly agitated and was pounding his chest and roaring loudly. Police were called and arrived on the scene within minutes. After failed attempts to sedate the animal, officers shot and killed him.

"This is a very unfortunate situation," said Omaha Zoo Director Roger Mastrojohn. "Our employees are our top priority and we are grateful that none of them were seriously injured. We are also saddened by the loss of our gorilla."

Mastrojohn said that officials are investigating how the gorilla managed to escape from his enclosure.

Gorilla Escapes San Diego Zoo, Taunts Police

SAN DIEGO, CA - A 400-pound gorilla nicknamed "Chester" escaped from the San Diego Zoo on Tuesday, taunting police and onlookers before finally being recaptured.

The 6-year-old ape climbed a tree and then jumped onto the roof of the zoo's administrative building, according to witnesses. He then began jumping up and down, waving his arms and pounding his chest.

"It was like he was celebrating his escape," said zookeeper James Haynes.

Police officers responded to the scene but were unable to apprehend Chester, who continued to taunt them from atop the building. Finally, after two hours, a team of zoo keepers succeeded in luring Chester back into his enclosure with a crate of bananas.

"He's never done anything like this before," said Haynes. "We're just glad he's back safe and sound."

Chester's escape has raised questions about the security of the San Diego Zoo and its animals. Officials say they are investigating how the gorilla was able to get out.

Gorilla on the Loose at London Zoo

Zoos are supposed to be a place where people can come and see animals in a safe and controlled environment. But what happens when one of the animals gets loose?

This is exactly what happened at London Zoo on Friday morning, when a gorilla escaped from its enclosure. The 18-stone animal, named Kumbuka, was eventually recaptured after spending more than two hours roaming the zoo.

The incident sparked panic among visitors, many of whom took to social media to share photos and videos of the gorilla roaming around the zoo. One woman even claimed that the animal had attacked her husband.

The zoo has since issued an apology, saying that it was "sorry for any inconvenience caused" by the incident. It has also launched an investigation into how Kumbuka managed to escape from his enclosure.

400-Pound Gorilla Captured After Hours-Long Standoff in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES -- A 400-pound gorilla was captured after a hours-long standoff with police in Los Angeles Wednesday.

The gorilla, identified as Brutus, had been on the loose for hours after escaping from the Los Angeles Zoo. Brutus damaged cars and homes as he roamed through the streets of South Central Los Angeles before finally being captured by police.

"This is a huge victory for the people of South Central Los Angeles," said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. "Brutus has been terrorizing our community for far too long, and we are glad to have him off the streets."

Zoo officials said Brutus will be returned to the zoo and will not be allowed to leave again.

Ohio Zoo's Gorilla Population Plummets

The Ohio Zoo's gorilla population has plummeted in the past year, leaving officials concerned about the future of the zoo's primate exhibit.

Officials say that the number of gorillas at the zoo has decreased from sixteen to eight in just one year, and that the remaining gorillas are aging and not reproducing. This decrease in population is a result of both natural and human-inflicted causes, including habitat destruction, poaching, and disease.

The loss of these animals could have a significant impact on the zoo, which relies on its primate exhibit to draw visitors. The exhibit is currently closed to allow the remaining gorillas time to adjust to their new environment, but officials are unsure if it will be reopened in the future.

This news comes as a surprise to many, as the Ohio Zoo was once considered one of the best zoos in the country for its gorilla population. In fact, when it was built in 1978, it was one of only three zoos in North America with a gorilla exhibit.

Since then, however, other zoos have cropped up around the country with larger and more modern gorilla exhibits, causing visitor numbers at the Ohio Zoo to dwindle. Officials say that they are doing all they can to keep the zoo's primates healthy and comfortable, but they fear that it may not be enough.