A 10-year-old western lowland gorilla at the San Diego Zoo suddenly charged at guests inside its viewing enclosure, smashing a layer of protective glass and stunning onlookers on Saturday.
According to a statement from the zoo, the incident occurred when the gorilla, named Denny, broke through one of three layers of tempered glass that separates the animal from zoo visitors in the gorilla forest habitat. Another gorilla was also in the compound at the time of the occurrence.
“Denny was not injured,” the zoo noted. “Both gorillas will be cared for behind the scenes until the panel has been replaced.”…