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UK zoo accidentally advertises 'child predator tour' due to computer error

A zoo spokesperson said the problematic tour name resulted from a software glitch in their booking system.

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What to know

  • A UK zoo's booking system displayed a tour named 'child predator tour' to the public.
  • The zoo attributed the error to a computer glitch in their system.
  • Limited details are available about the tour's actual purpose or the zoo's full corrective response.

“A spokesperson blamed a computer error.”

Zoo spokesperson · AL.com ↗

UK Zoo (unnamed) Organization at center of incident

UK zoo accidentally advertises 'child predator tour' due to computer error
bbc.co.uk

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    UK zoo's booking system displays 'child predator tour' to public

    A UK zoo accidentally advertised a tour with the name 'child predator tour' through its public-facing booking system. A zoo spokesperson blamed the error on a computer glitch.

    1. 3 outlets first by The Oregonian, 6d ago · also PennLive, MassLive · read ↗