Ban possible for tiger barrier jumping suspect: Toronto Zoo
Posted April 17, 2016 3:10 pm.
This article is more than 5 years old.
The Toronto Zoo has launched an investigation after a YouTube video appearing to show a woman jumping the barrier in front of their Sumatran tiger exhibit surfaced Saturday.
Communications Director Jennifer Tracey said the investigation was initiated by the zoo’s Safety and Security branch shortly after they saw the video.
According to City of Toronto zoo by-laws, no person except authorized staff can “climb, break, injure, mark, tamper with or deface any building, fence, cage, enclosure, equipment, installation or structure” in the zoo or enter an area where a no-trespassing sign is displayed.
Tracey confirmed there were multiple signs in the area warning not to cross the barriers.
Violating these by-laws could mean a long-term ban or a fine of up to $2,000.
“We have a range of provisions and bylaws that could include trespassing and bans from the zoo as well,” she said.
The zoo has yet to identify who the suspect is.
Once identified, punishment for the suspect will be at the discretion of Toronto Zoo’s CEO John Tracogna.
It is also unknown whether or not any staff saw the incident happen.
The zoo is encouraging any witnesses or suspects to come forward.
