Scorpion Insists the Wildlife Authority to Close Down “Illegal” Zoo in Tasikmalaya (September 6, 2016)

Posted on 18:22 September 07th, 2016

The Scorpion Wildlife Trade Monitoring Group insists that the Wildlife Authority (BKSDA) in West Java province close down Plaza Asia Mini Zoo in Tasikmalaya for allegedly unlicensed by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Besides no permit, this zoo does not handle the animals in this mini zoo properly.

On August 25, 2016 Scorpion investigator found that in animal cages in the Mini zoo, drinking water for animals was not available 24/7.

The Scorpion Foundation reported the cruelty to animals in Plaza Asia Mini Zoo to the Wildlife Authority (BKSDA) West Java on Tuesday, 6^th of September 2016. Cruelty to elephant in Bandung zoo was also included in the report. Scorpion foundation found an elephant here chained on two legs causing the elephant unable to move freely.

Cruelty to animals in Plaza Asia Mini Zoo in Tasikmalaya. Drinking water for animals is not available 24/7.

Protected animals are also found in this "illegal" Mini Zoo.

(Photo: Scorpion)

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