DOING MY BIT FOR ANIMALS!

Please understand that I needed to go to the zoo to see for myself what it was like to be kept captive in a 3rd world country. I did a brave thing, as I invited two friends and their children to come along. Not knowing what to expect, we arrived unanounced. We are all animal lovers, and some of us were warned, others opted not to go, and I was told that it was not as bad as some other zoo's in neighbouring countries. We had all been to the private sanctuary for the Bonobo's ( Apes), and was told that this zoo was also private. But alas, it is state owned, and as the country is battling with supporting it's own humans, how on earth are they to support a mere subordinate, those from the animal kingdom. I am writing this article on behalf of them, the mere animals, who I fear is not well kept. Some of them are in a condition that is to be expected, they are being fed, but that is all. I generally do not like the idea of a zoo in any country, it is a show for most people along with their families to see an animal they most likely not to come across unless they are in a cage.

There were lots of monkeys, 2 leopards, an owl, a minature squirrel, a python from India, local snakes, African Grey Parrots, 4 crocodiles, and a few baboons, as well as a few horses and a donkey.

My wish after seeing this sorry sight, is that some organisation will come along and donate money for upgrading the standard of this zoo. I do hope that my child along with his two friends, will forget this experience!