Question 1

What should I do if I encounter baboons at a restaurant?

Claire · Accepted Answer

If a baboon comes in while you’re eating at a restaurant, stay calm and quiet, and encourage others to do the same. Alert the restaurant staff if they aren’t already aware.

If you have personal items on the table like phones, calmly pick them up and move away from the table. Don’t block the baboon’s exit route. If you don’t know where the exit route is, move to the side or corner of the space where you are least likely to obstruct an escape. Restaurants in areas with baboons will have a plan of what to do, so let the staff handle the situation. They will ensure the baboon leaves with the minimum of disruption.

Do not feed the baboon, get into a tussle over food, try to intimidate, retaliate, chase or corner it. Don’t panic, and try to encourage other patrons to behave calmly and sensibly.

Question 2

What should I do if I encounter baboons at a restaurant?

Claire · Accepted Answer

If a baboon comes in while you’re eating at a restaurant, stay calm and quiet, and encourage others to do the same. Alert the restaurant staff if they aren’t already aware.

If you have personal items on the table like phones, calmly pick them up and move away from the table. Don’t block the baboon’s exit route. If you don’t know where the exit route is, move to the side or corner of the space where you are least likely to obstruct an escape. Restaurants in areas with baboons will have a plan of what to do, so let the staff handle the situation. They will ensure the baboon leaves with the minimum of disruption.

Do not feed the baboon, get into a tussle over food, try to intimidate, retaliate, chase or corner it. Don’t panic, and try to encourage other patrons to behave calmly and sensibly.