Well, here I am again. And the only reason, is because the action of removing these signs, puts Our Animals in danger. These signs could save lives, so I have no choice but to document this.
I would have never thought signage like this would be removed, as we in fact, need even more.
This was the only photo I had already on the blog of the sign I'm referencing. Since taken at an angle to show how it evolved to include multi-lingual message, below is the wording, as it might be hard to read.
Respect the Animals
The magnificent animals in the Zoo
are wild and possess all their natural instincts.
You are a guest in their home.
PLEASE don't tap on the glass, cross barriers,
throw anything into exhibits, make excessive noise,
tease or call out to them.
Please call (415) 753-7069 or
notify an employee immediately
to report misbehavior.
Is this messaging somehow considered no longer needed?
Whoever decided to do this should not be working in an Animal Care facility.
Removing important messaging like what is on these signs, is not only not smart, it's Reckless.
The sign below was the first incarnation. Installed after the Tiger event in 2007. This messaging has been in place almost twenty years.
While many people do not read signs, they are still important. Especially at Our Zoo, where I see misbehavior every visit. I spent over a decade documenting the breachable barriers at Bears and Black Rhino, that have still never been made to discourage people from hanging their kids over the barriers. This is the biggest offense, because it could end with a bullet to the head of one of Our Animals.
I was told they were taken down by management. So I have to ask, WHY? If anyone knows why, please let me know. Did this come from the top? Regardless, the person at the top, should not have allowed this to happen, and if it was their idea, they clearly Do Not get the importance of keeping Our Animals safe.
This is very upsetting.
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