I think the zoo should take legal action against the family for forcing them to put down their animal. You have to respect the rules, and that is something that some of us are getting away from.
I read somewhere that the kids told his parent that he was going down there. Well he did. Now pay up!
Originally Posted by Spurman19
I agree, Spurman. While most establishments open to the public are required to carry a great deal of insurance to cover accidents, mishaps, etc, they will usually post a list of rules and procedures that all patrons must abide while visiting said place of business. Most will try to cover most if not all bases to avoid suit (ie: McDonald's informs their customers the coffee they serve is HOT....and might burn them if spilled. Yuck yuck....that one still cracks me up.)
Anyways...another example (since the topic at hand is "a zoo"), while an avid outdoorsman may enjoy bagging a deer or two (while on a lease or private property) during hunting season, he obviously doesn't have that same latitude in strolling thru a nature preserve (ie: Fossil Rim in our own backyard) with a high-powered rifle and start dropping antelopes and gazelles (ie: carrying weapons / firearms on said property is prohibited).
Rules are rules and should one not be capable of following them properly there will usually be consequences (ie: legal action can and will be taken I believe is the term).
Most zoos have an ample amount of signage posted around their grounds stating DON'T DO this and don't do that (for their own protection and the animals).
Since zoos encourage family attendance, I'd like to also think it's clearly stated (to said parents) to watch your young children closely. That said, this woman chose (for whatever reason) to violate that rule (not to mention the maternal common sense of keeping a watchful eye on an active toddler). The results of poor parenting on that day mandated zoo officials to put down this unfortunate beast....sad but necessary just the same.
If this ends up going legal (parents of the child vs the zoo.....or vice versa) it will be talked and written about for some time to come. Negligence and accountability will be the theme.....who is to blame....and who will pay.