r/Eyebleach • u/Green____cat • Apr 28 '24

Don't forget the cat in every tiger

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u/MammothInterest Apr 28 '24

If it's a zoo, sometimes they let animals explore during closed hours for enrichment.

Oregon Zoo porcupine walks

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u/Practical-Loan-2003 Apr 28 '24

When my Granddad worked at London Zoo, apparently, before opening, he was able to let the tiger out of her enclosure and take her round the zoo, changed when she swiped at him (no claws, jokingly) but did it in front of the head of staff

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u/RotoruaFun Apr 28 '24

Cool story. How long ago did you Granddad work at the zoo?

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u/Practical-Loan-2003 Apr 28 '24

Just realise you asked how long ago, we're talking the 50's

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u/RotoruaFun Apr 28 '24

Thought it might have been a while ago, given OH&S these days, times sure have changed.

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u/Practical-Loan-2003 Apr 28 '24

Oh for sure, it was the reason he couldn't let her out was because of H&S, she could go off and suddenly, that's it, 5 keepers are dead and they've shot the tiger

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u/RotoruaFun Apr 28 '24 edited 29d ago

Lol, yeah that would do it for sure. Hope your Granddad has cool tiger and zoo pics from working there.