It is not ethical or educational to visit animals that have lost all their essence as a species, where they are bored and withered, and lifeless cards existing only for the amusement of humans.
MICHAEL HAVIS: ‘Bears and tigers are among the animals left to fend for themselves in a zoo after it closed two months ago. The abandoned creatures face death, according to activists who fear that others may try to escape their enclosures. The Parque Zoologico Prudencio Navarro on Spain’s Costa de la Luz closed after a number of animal deaths and a string of complaints from animal rights activists. In the wake of the closure, authorities in Ayamonte – who run the zoo – were accused of ignoring offers to rehome the animals, leaving their ultimate fate a mystery.
But new images have confirmed activists’ fears, showing bears, a tiger, four baboons and various other creatures still languishing in their filthy enclosures. The Proyecto Gran Simio (Great Ape Project) slammed zoo bosses for failing to act and said the lack of security could lead to the animals escaping. Spokesman Pedro Terrados said: “The zoo is in a state of chaotic abandonment, with depressed animals unattended by veterinarians. “There is stagnant water in their enclosures, with great danger of infection if they consume it. It could also become a nest of mosquitoes, transmitting diseases.
“Most of the animals are doing very badly psychologically”… Mr Terrados said that it was unclear who was feeding the animals, if anyone, and said it was feared they would die…. “It is not ethical or educational to visit animals that have lost all their essence as a species, where they are bored and withered, and lifeless cards existing only for the amusement of humans.” “The cages of the zoos are being emptied by death of the animals. They must be closed forever and not used to exploit animals economically”… He added: “The animals at the zoo should go to specialised sanctuaries of wild animals”.’ SOURCE…
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