Stray Dog Escapes Run-In With Gorillas At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

After the unnamed dog decided to venture into the gorilla enclosure, frantic onlookers tried to usher the pooch to safety. At one point, it looked like the gorillas chased the dog around the enclosure.

Thankfully, zoo staff acted quickly to remove the gorillas from the near vicinity before contacting the San Diego Humane Society for help in securing the dog.

Footage of the pup’s escapade has naturally made its way to the social media circuit, including a video showing both the dog and the gorillas that has been shared on TikTok.

Mighty Joe Young, Safe & Sound

An update posted on the San Diego Humane Society’s Twitter account relays more information:

“The dog is a male shepherd, with no microchip. He has been placed on stray hold at our Escondido Campus, as we search for his owner. Animal Caregivers have given the dog a shelter name of Mighty Joe Young. We are so glad no one was hurt.”

Thanks To Humane & Animal Control Officers

While the search for Mighty Joe Young’s humans continues, the case is a good time to show a little appreciation to some of the tasks that Humane and Animal Control officers regularly carry out.

Along with occasionally stepping up to rescue dogs from gorillas, some of their most common duties include:

• Rescuing pups when senior citizens are sadly no longer able to care for them
• Dealing with situations involving dogs biting humans
• Taking up the hunt for lost and stray animals
• Looking into reports of animal cruelty and abuse
• Stepping up and attempting to put an end to dog fighting rings

So make sure to thank Humane Officer Brandt, who helped save Mighty Joe Young from gorillas, and all the other officers who do so much for dogs and our communities.

How do you think this pup ended up in a gorilla enclosure? How do you think your dog would have reacted to meeting a gorilla? Let us know in the comments section below.