Zoo Massacre | The Tragic Story of Terry Thompson and the 'Zanesville Massacre' | Well, I Never

Attacks by animals are often terrible and life changing events. Attacks on animals can be no less horrific. In 2011 a bizarre incident took place in Zanesville Ohio that involved both of these things. On October 18th 2011, Terry Thompson unleashed the animals in his private zoo upon the small city of Zanesville. Among them were Lions, Tigers, Wolves and Bears. Their release and the subsequent action by the local police force has since become known by some as the 'Zanesville Massacre' 00:00 - Intro October 18th 2011 - The Zanesville Zoo Massacre. 01:12 - Who Was Terry Thompson? 01:59 - Thompson's time in Vietnam 03:00 - Back in the United States 05:08 - 1977 Exotic Animal Auction - The Animal Collecting begins. 08:00 - Gun Charges and Time in Prison 10:31 - August 2011 - Terry's return 11:36 - Wild Animals released upon Zanesville 12:21 - Deputies begin to respond and the slaughter begins. 14:20 - Terry's body is found 16:40 - Jack Hanna arrives on the scene 17:50 - The Aftermath 19:12 - Were the Sheriffs right, or wrong?