"Zoo Urges Visitors: No Phone Videos for Gorillas!"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by UPI News
The Toronto Zoo is asking visitors to refrain from showing cellphone videos and photos to its gorillas, as some content can be upsetting and affect their relationships and behavior within their family. While no significant behavioral changes have been observed, the zoo wants to ensure the gorillas' lives remain as natural as possible. One gorilla named Nassir has shown a particular interest in videos and screen time, causing him to be distracted from interacting with other gorillas. The zoo already allows controlled viewing of nature documentaries for the gorillas and wants to ensure the content they see is appropriate.