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Harambe's Legacy: Neither Animals nor Humans Are Safe at Zoos

Summary by Born Free USA
In 2016, the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio made international news following the killing of male silverback gorilla, Harambe. As a result of the zoo’s failure to provide adequate barriers, a small child was able to climb though the fencing and fall into Harambe’s enclosure. The terrifying scene was captured on mobile phone footage as the huge adult male ape dragged the little boy around. The screams and shouts of the crowd, fearful for the child’s safe…
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Born Free USA broke the news in on Monday, July 28, 2025.
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