Recent incidents at the San Francisco Zoo, including a grizzly bear chasing a worker, have raised significant concerns about worker safety and animal welfare. An investigation by the San Francisco Chronicle highlighted these issues, leading to surprise and concern among members of the zoo's advisory committee. In response, the chair of the city's Joint Zoo Committee has called for a full investigation. Furthermore, senior whistleblowers and former staff have expressed dissatisfaction with the zoo's management, citing a lack of care for the animals and difficulty retaining skilled animal care staff.
“It just didn’t seem like the zoo cared enough about the animals”: A Chronicle investigation shows that the San Francisco Zoo has struggled to retain skilled animal care staff. Some former staff say they have lost faith in management. Read the story: https://t.co/P4BEVZ64BP
After a grizzly bear chased a worker at the San Francisco Zoo, longtime tensions over employee safety and animal welfare reignited. https://t.co/eTvBp7ZMb9
Senior whistleblowers allege animal welfare concerns at popular zoo https://t.co/0w4r5WHwEO
Members of a San Francisco Zoo advisory committee expressed surprise at issues of worker safety and animal welfare raised in a Chronicle investigation. In response, the chair of the city’s Joint Zoo Committee has called for a full investigation. https://t.co/NvxkiTUil4
ICYMI: Great reporting by @taraduggan on troubles at the San Francisco Zoo. https://t.co/EbFLOmgNTq
Is this America's most dangerous zoo? Shocking video shows zookeeper being chased by a grizzly bear at same wildlife center where visitor was killed by escaped tiger https://t.co/Sfa0DXySty https://t.co/xn7ELE3hJD