They were drinking and decided teasing the tiger was a good idea. If they were drunk - say, if blood tests show alcohol in their system - then they are not going to get a dime from a reasonable jury.Wow! You have a lot of faith in juries. I hope you're right.
A good trial lawyer like John Edwards would have the entire jury all crying and angry at the zoo. Big money for a good money attorney.
Even drunks should be able to visit the zoo without fear of being killed by a tiger walking around outside her confinement area.