Just like the many arguments for and against zoos, Japan’s collection of enclosures covers the whole gamut, from the good to the ghastly.
However, regardless of each menagerie’s merits, safety measures have to made in case a beast breaks through its barriers. So, if this rhino suddenly gets angry about not being able to roam around in a realistic setting,
it’s nice to know that well practiced precautions are in place.
But that said, while not wanting to be too critical about the video below, the facsimile in the footage is not exactly fast.
Or indeed fearsome.
(big thanks to Branden for the link)
Kesenaitsumi says
Indeed… If the rhino is running at that speed, I guess it won’t even harm anyone…
But still, it’s just a drill. ^.^
PeterD says
If they wanted to make it more real, they should hack its horn off.
Brian says
It’s a good thing they have the nylon netting handy, as rhinos are notoriously submissive when covered with the stuff.
S in Shanghai says
They are prepared!
Phin says
Was this at Ueno Zoo? I am pleased you have further cemented my desire to NEVER EVER go there!
Love that rhino video though – it’s pee-your-pants funny! And that’s because it’s exactly what the Japanese would do to prepare for such an eventuality 😉