Guest guest Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/10/26/nation/4977212 & sec=nation # Monday October 26, 2009 Peta’s boycott campaign unfair, says zoo caretaker JOHOR BARU: The call by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) Asia-Pacific for a boycott of zoos is unfair, says Saleng Zoo caretaker J. Siva Priyan. He said the group’s claim that zoos only exploited animals for entertainment was untrue as zoos also provided shelter and protection for the animals. “At least in zoos, animals such as tigers and lions are safe from becoming victims of poachers. “We take care of the animals and provide them with sufficient food and protection at all times,” he told *The Star* yesterday. Siva Priyan was commenting on Peta’s latest campaign to encourage people to boycott zoos. The group is also planning to use posters of Malaysian supermodel Amber Chia in their anti-captivity campaign worldwide from next year. He said representatives from Peta should have carried out a proper study on zoos before making allegations against them. “In our zoo, we have 24 tigers. All of them are happy and, like all our other animals, are well taken care of,” he added. Senior campaigner for Peta Ashley Fruno said on Saturday the campaign was launched as animals kept in captivity were not happy animals. She said no matter how well a zoo took care of its animals, it would never be able to offer the space animals needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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