
Tragic Gorilla Death at Zoo Due to Human Error
The death of a 2-year-old gorilla named Eyare at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo was caused by human error when a staff member accidentally opened the wrong door, leading to fatal injuries. The zoo has launched an investigation and is implementing new safety measures, including specialized training and design reassessments, to prevent future incidents. The staff member involved has been removed from duty pending further training.