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Originally Published 7 days ago — by WLOS
A beloved Masai giraffe named Kiko, born at Greenville Zoo and later moved to the Toronto Zoo, died after an accident while exploring a behind-the-scenes area. The zoo is investigating the incident, and Kiko had contributed to conservation efforts through a breeding program. The species is listed as endangered due to significant population decline.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Yahoo News Canada
The Toronto Zoo mourns the sudden death of 13-year-old giraffe Kiko after a tragic accident involving a door, highlighting concerns over the endangered status of Masai giraffes due to poaching and habitat loss.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
The Toronto Zoo is requesting visitors to refrain from showing gorillas cell phone videos, as the unmoderated content can be upsetting and addictive to the primates. Signs have been posted to remind visitors not to show the animals any videos or photos, as it can affect their behavior and relationships within their family. One gorilla, Nassir, is particularly susceptible to videos and screen time. While the zoo does play videos for the gorillas, they carefully select the content to ensure it is appropriate. The zoo aims to allow the gorillas to be gorillas and connect with visitors on a natural level.
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Boing Boing
The Toronto Zoo is asking visitors to refrain from showing videos to the gorillas, as it is disrupting their family relationships and behavior. One gorilla has become particularly "enthralled" by screen time. The zoo wants visitors to observe the gorillas in their natural state and connect with them on that level. Another zoo in Chicago had to put up a rope line to prevent visitors from showing their phones to a gorilla, as it caused behavioral changes.