Latest in Tag: Zoo Highlight
Latest in Tag: Zoo
After strong denial, private zoo admits painting donkey with black stripes to pretend it is zebra
Painted donkey was accidentally discovered through a Facebook photo, zoo director states it is supplier’s fault
European zoos take drastic steps to protect rhinos
Zoos In Czech Republic and Belgium are sawing off their rhinos’ horns protect the animals, after poachers shot dead a white rhino in a French zoo. Other zoos may follow suit. But is this really the best solution?On March 7, poachers broke through security barriers at a French zoo and killed a male white rhino …
Colo, world’s oldest zoo gorilla, dies at 60
The zoo said Colo was an “ambassador” for gorillas and inspired conservation efforts. She was the first zoo-born gorilla in the world.The world’s oldest known gorilla and the first to be born in a zoo has died at the age of 60, the Columbus Zoo announced on Tuesday.
Cairo demonstrates for stricter animal rights law
Protest comes after video featuring dog being slaughtered received widespread condemnation
Viral video shines light on animal abuse at Giza Zoo
Lack of hygiene, inexperienced staff and a shortage of equipment are only some of the problems at the Giza Zoo, which activists compare to a “concentration camp”
Barbatoze
Sherif Adel’s weekly look at Egypt’s events.
King Farouk’s furniture misplaced
Recent changes at the guesthouse caused the furniture to go missing
Fire at the Zoo
Giza Zoo security prevent admission following fire
In pictures: Egyptians celebrate “Eid El-Fetr”