UK Zoo Accidentally Advertises 'Child Predator Tour'
A computer error led to a bizarre and alarming name for a zoo's wildlife bus tour.
Chester Zoo, a zoological garden in the United Kingdom, inadvertently advertised a tour with the alarming name "child predator tour" due to a computer error on its website. The mishap occurred on the ticketing page for a 90-minute bus tour designed to give visitors close-up views of animals such as Sumatran tigers, lions, rhinos, and Komodo dragons.
Online commenters quickly reacted to the unfortunate naming, with some describing it as "sinister" and "dangerous." One user expressed surprise at how such a name could be approved, while another questioned if authorities should be alerted due to the perceived danger.
A spokesperson for Chester Zoo explained to the BBC that the offensive name was a result of the website's "default naming convention" within its system. The zoo stated that the error was rectified promptly after its discovery.
The tour, which offered views of apex predators and other large animals, was priced at 25 euros (approximately $33) for children and 30 euros (approximately $40) for adults, according to details on the zoo's website. The zoo has since corrected the name to avoid further confusion and concern.