Bali Zoo Project
What an exciting time it is for the Bali Zoo right now! For years, the zoo and its inhabitants have been crying out for a 'makeover', and finally someone has answered that call.
Tony and Narelle Greenwood of Peel Zoo in Western Australia visited Bali Zoo in November 2006 and realised straight away that the zoo needed help. A downturn in tourism since the horrific bombings of 2002 and 2005 meant that funds were low, and the zoo's owner, Anak Agung Gede Putra, found he had nothing left for improvements after he had fed the animals and paid the staff. Sinking further and further into debt, the zoo had come perilously close to shutting its gates for good.
The Bali Zoo Project is a collaborative effort between Peel Zoo, Bali Zoo, and YOU, to turn this zoo into a world class facility that Bali can be proud of. Already, some of the smaller enclosures have been 'renovated'. Walls have been knocked down, and greenery added to ensure that the animals are living in an environment as close to natural as possible. We want to get rid of the concrete and cages, and get some grass under the feet of these beautiful beasts!
Our first major task was transforming the white tiger enclosure into a wonderful home worthy of the animal that it contains. Next up, will be looking after Jackie, our gorgeous orangutan.
Of course, all of this costs money! We envisage that the orangutan enclosure alone will cost around AUD10,000. The sooner we get funds in, the sooner all of these animals will be better off. For further information on this worthwhile project, and to find out how you can help our animals, please send us an email.
Thank you!