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Fri, 03/06/2009 1:53 PM | Opinion
Can anyone think for even a minute why the Australian Zoo would want to send kangaroos and koala bears to an Indonesian zoo? Can these really be free gifts or might the Australian Zoo be hoping to obtain some of Indonesia's wildlife in exchange, such as orangutans, maybe? Watch this space.
Thousands of wild animals are already incarcerated under horrific conditions in zoos throughout Indonesia. Rather than help these poor creatures, Terri Irwin clearly thinks it is better to send Indonesia some kangaroos and koala bears: The question is why?
Sean Whyte
London
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Janelle Tuero (not verified) — Fri, 03/06/2009 - 4:44pm
This is very concerning as there is a number of zoos that seem to have difficulties maintaining their currant animal care as it is. l hope Australia Zoo has done its home work and yet may take this opportunity to make lndonesia and the rest of the world aware that its treatment of Orangutans both captive and contained really leave a lot to be desired. lndonesia has to get its act together and deal with the plight of the Orangutan and the remaining rainforest dwellers to have any credibility within many Animal Organizations. l hope Terrie lrwin isnt using Australian animals as pawns to further Australia Zoos publicity.