CHOGM mini zoo there to stay: Ministry

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Rejecting claims that several animals kept at the ‘Ape Gama’ Mini Zoo in Battaramulla had died, the Botanical Gardens and Public Recreation Ministry said today the Zoo would not be closed down or shifted elsewhere.

Ministry Secretary W.W. Gamage claimed that only two animals had died at the mini zoo. “I agree that some of the animals were inconvenienced. Two mouse deer had died because the location was new and there was a hidden pit. However we have sorted these matters now,” he said.

But JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake informed parliament on Thursday that five mouse deer taken to the Mini Zoo from the Dehiwala Zoo had died. He said 40 tortoises and some axis deer had also died.

Dr. Gamage admitted that several tortoises had walked out of the location and a species of cranes known as ‘Hendigalawa’ had their wings clipped to prevent them from flying away. “Some of the birds being reared at the Zoo also had their wings clipped,” he said.

Dr. Gamage said the mini zoo was set up in a hurry in time for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) but now the ministry had identified the issues faced by the animals and resolved these matters. (Lahiru Pothmulla)

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ghamer Friday, 09 May 2014 11:01 AM

Minister for Botanical Gardens???????????????????

suranga Friday, 09 May 2014 11:07 AM

I hope most of the cabinet ministers get their wings clipped too. Too many of them and flying about their own agendas. No proper system or framework they work together on to move forward the country regardless of who holds the power. We are in a mess spoiled by two many of those politicos. Where is this country headed I'm wondering almost all the time..

npj Friday, 09 May 2014 11:19 AM

Good. It is near Parliament so they will not get the nostalgia feeling.

sri lankan Friday, 09 May 2014 12:30 PM

Suranga don't worry this is regime loved by the people. So just watch and enjoy. Have a drink since BBS is against alcohol.

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