Overview

• Zoo Zlin released footage showing tourists feeding white-faced sakis harmful human food and pulling their tails, prompting public outrage.
• The zoo appealed on social media for information about the perpetrators, emphasizing the health risks posed by improper feeding.
• White-faced sakis, native to South America, have strict dietary needs; foods like chocolate and fries can cause severe health issues or death.
• This incident recalls a 2009 tragedy when a saki infant died after being fed inappropriate food by visitors.
• Zoo Director Roman Horsky cited challenges in monitoring the free-roaming Tropenpavillon, particularly during holiday crowds.