“Way too smart for touch tanks”: San Antonio aquarium lets visitors touch giant octopus—even after it allegedly attacked a child

While there are ongoing debates about the ethics of zoos and aquariums, most people agree on one thing: at the very least, they should be safe for both visitors and animals.

Recently, the San Antonio Aquarium in Texas has sparked controversy for one of its more unusual offerings—allowing guests to touch a Giant Pacific Octopus.

The aquarium is known for its highly interactive setup, letting visitors get close to sloths, lemurs, penguins, birds, and now, a massive octopus.

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