I don't think youre in a position to make such judgements. You're just basing your stupid comments on some article on the paper.
I have the full press release and the full Q and A infosheet from the zoo on the incident plus inside info from the staff. Jix, you can read this if you wish but you'll probably dismiss it as some propaganda.
I can't show the whole thing but just select bits I guess.
1. We heard that someone fell into the White Tiger exhibit. How did the incident happen?
An apparently disturbed and agitated Malaysian contract worker walked to the
White Tiger exhibit, climbed onto and walked precariously along the ledge and
then jumped into the water moat which separates the tigers from visitors. He
subsequently climbed out of the water, onto the rocks and towards the tigers,
which attacked him.
4. Were the necessary precautions taken to prevent members of the public from falling into dangerous animal exhibits? Are the Zoos exhibit constructed according to safety standards both for the public and the animals?
The Singapore Zoo upholds stringent international safety standards and maintains these safety measures at all times. Our exhibits are designed with precautionary features that comply with (and some even exceed) international safety standards and guidelines from the Associations of Zoos and Aquarium and EAZA [European Association of Zoos and Aquaria].
In the case of the tigers enclosure, safety specifications include multiple barriers that separate the tigers from visitors such as the width and depth of moats, height and design of fences, walls etc.
13. What is the standard operating procedure for such animal attack incidents?
The safety of our visitors and employees are of utmost importance. In the event of any major incident involving animals, standard operating procedures are in place to safeguard the safety of visitors including darting* the animal for sedation purposes. If required, the Zoo will also shoot the animal concerned if any human life is deemed to be at risk.
During the unfortunate incident [yesterday], we had rifles on standby at the enclosure to shoot the tigers if it was necessary to save the victim or if any of the rescuers was placed at risk.
14. Also what is the standard operating procedure when an alarm is raised?
When an alarm is raised over the walkie-talkie, it goes throughout the zoo. Management staff-on-duty and all keepers will rush to the area with emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers, extensible poles, cymbals and clay balls to distract the animals. Licensed shooters will go to the zoo armoury to collect a double-barreled shot gun and a .375 rifle. These are shoot-to-kill weapons in case a human life is in danger.
All these personnel were activated [yesterday] and they rushed to the white tiger enclosure within minutes of the crisis alert and moved into positions as drilled.
17. And why wasn't a tranquiliser used instead?
A tranquilizer was not used because the tiger was beside the contract worker. If darted, the tiger may react adversely to the sudden impact and redirect it to the worker.
Tranquilizers are not instantaneous and take time to react, depending on the size of the animal.
19. How long will the tiger enclosure be closed ?
Although there is no danger, we are closing the enclosure for the next few days as a precautionary measure. This will allow us to conduct another safety audit as well as allow the tigers to settle down again after this incident. Keepers will be monitoring the tigers to check for signs of stress.
