Tag: zoo
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80% of animals in Maduguri Zoo killed by flood- Zoo Manager
80 per cent of animals in the Maiduguri Zoo’s popularity known as Sanda Kyarimi Zoo Park, have died as a result of the reported floods in Borno State. According to the General Manager of the zoo, Ali Abatcha, while 80 per cent of the animals in the zoo have been killed by the flood, others…
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Floods hit Maiduguri zoo, animals suddenly break free
Residents around Sanda Kyarimi Zoo in Maiduguri, Borno State, trying to escape flooding are now thrown into confusion as some animals in the zoo have started coming out. According to reports, an Ostrich and a crocodile have already escaped as the flood rages on, raising fears that others like elephant
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Zoo put into lockdown after five lions escape
An Australian zoo has been placed on lockdown on Wednesday after five lions escaped from their enclosure. Sydney’s Taronga Zoo said five lions, one adult, and four cubs were found in a small area beside their exhibit, with a 1.8-metre tall fence separating them from the rest of the zoo.
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Imo philanthropist adopts three lions
A philanthropist, Innocent Onwubiko, on Wednesday formally adopted three lions from the Imo Zoological Garden and Wildlife Park, Owerri. The General Manager of the park, Mr Francis Abioye, said the adoption followed the signing of a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the management and Onwubiko. Abioye commended Onwubiko for showing interest in wildlife preservation.…
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Gorilla must vomit N6.8m, Ganduje orders
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has ordered the state Anti-Corruption Commission to probe the claims by the Kano Zoological Gardens that a Gorilla in the state-owned Zoo swallowed N6.8 million. “The order was given on Friday and the commission has already swung into action,” a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr…
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Fun seekers desert Zoo following director’s abduction
Fun seekers have deserted Ogba Zoo and Leisure Park in Benin city after Sunday’s attack in which the park’s director was abducted and three policemen were killed. The park which has reportedly usually attracts fun seekers daily has been deserted since the incident. When visited on Wednesday, the zoo was devoid of its usual bustle…