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Ape cracks exhibit's glass as it launches at Memphis Zoo visitors
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The Memphis Zoo has closed its bonobo exhibit for glass repairs after it was damaged by a primate that launched toward onlookers.
Video verified by NBC News shows a bonobo strike the safety glass amid a leap toward patrons who are laughing and giggling at the animal.
In a statement, the zoo said the incident happened Thursday and suggested the bonobo may have been taunted or set off by visitors.
"Disruptive behavior at exhibits does not just damage property," the zoo said. "It has meaningful consequences for the animals’ daily routines and wellbeing, which is why respectful conduct is essential."
Incident with visitor leads to damage at Memphis Zoo bonobo exhibit
The bonobo habitat will be closed while repairs are being made. A window broke after one of the great apes reacted to taunting from a visitor.
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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Memphis Zoo curator and witness respond following bonobo incident closes exhibit
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The bonobo exhibit at the Memphis Zoo is closed for repairs after a male bonobo shattered a layer of safety glass during an interaction with a group of teenage visitors.
The incident, which was captured on video, occurred on Thursday afternoon in the Primate Canyon exhibit. The zoo shared a statement saying the bonobos were not harmed and only one layer of the safety glass was broken. The pane has since been boarded up.
Memphis Zoo’s associate primates curator, Melissa Peterson, said the group of young men appeared to be trying to get a reaction from the bonobos.
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