Chester Zoo posts an apology after a computer error leads it to advertise a “child predator tour,” shocking potential visitors. The listing appears to promote a 90-minute bus tour that would bring guests closer to animals, including lions and Sumatran tigers.
Multiple outlets report the mistaken wording is not intentional. BBC coverage says the tour’s name is generated incorrectly due to a system or computer glitch. The New York Post describes the wording as potentially dangerous, while PerthNow reports readers were left shocked by the headline shown for the tour.
The reports agree the tour itself is intended to be a standard guided attraction involving viewing large animals. However, the outlets focus on different aspects of the story: one highlights the “cringeworthy” nature of the headline, while the other emphasizes the immediate reaction from people who saw the advertisement.
