Viral Video Captures Zookeepers' Close Call with Gorilla at Texas Zoo

The incident, attributed to 'keeper error,' has raised questions about zoo safety and animal captivity.

A video showing two zookeepers narrowly escaping a dangerous encounter with a silverback gorilla named Elmo at the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas has gone viral.
The incident occurred on October 20, 2023, but the video only recently surfaced, garnering millions of views.
Zoo officials cited 'keeper error' as the reason the zookeepers entered the enclosure unaware that Elmo was still inside.
Despite the tense moments, there was no physical contact between the keepers and the gorilla, and both staff and animals are reported safe.
The event has sparked discussions about zoo safety protocols and the ethics of keeping animals in captivity.