In Memory of Harambe
On May 28, 2016, the world lost more than just a gorilla but a symbol of innocence, misunderstood nature, and the complex bond between humans and wildlife. Harambe’s tragic death sparked a global conversation about animal welfare & captivity. Though he’s gone, his memory lives on. A gentle soul caught in a human world.
His tragic end
The tragic incident ended at the Cincinnati Zoo after a 3-year-old boy climbed into Harambe's enclosure, and in the chaos that followed, zoo officials made the controversial decision to fatally shoot Harambe to protect the child.
Although Harambe showed no clear signs of aggression toward the boy, zoo staff believed the situation was too u
The tragic incident ended at the Cincinnati Zoo after a 3-year-old boy climbed into Harambe's enclosure, and in the chaos that followed, zoo officials made the controversial decision to fatally shoot Harambe to protect the child.
Although Harambe showed no clear signs of aggression toward the boy, zoo staff believed the situation was too unpredictable to risk using tranquilizers, which might not act quickly enough.
