Visitors were taken aback when two gorillas at a zoo began mating right before the children's eyes, reminiscent of scenes in nature documentaries.

When visiting a zoo with your kids to marvel at the diverse species, it's crucial to remember that animals might display natural behaviors, regardless of the audience.

Animals engage in various activities, whether humans are present or not. Some behaviors, however, are unique to a zoo setting.

For instance, you probably won't see an orangutan smoking in the wild. Similarly, it's rare for families to have a front-row seat to a gorilla mating display.

Yet, this was the unexpected scene for some zoo visitors when two gorillas decided to mate openly in their enclosure.

Without any subtle indicators, the gorillas simply began, leaving little time for parents to divert their children's attention.

Fortunately, it was a quiet event, preventing a larger audience from gathering and sparing many parents from answering curious questions from their kids.

Zoo-goers watched in surprise as a male gorilla displayed unmistakable mating movements.

On occasion, a younger gorilla approached the mating pair, sitting right behind the male and curiously touching his back, thankfully obstructing some of the view.

Those observing the scene quickly grasped the situation. One visitor humorously remarked having "seen too much," only to later joke that they felt like they were watching a "porno film."

When animals share an enclosure, there's always the possibility of them mating. This likelihood becomes more pronounced in public places like zoos, where the audience can observe them.

Let's face it, gorillas have natural needs too. Devoid of companionship, they can feel deep loneliness, especially considering some live their entire lives in captivity.