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Zoos are crucial spaces for conservation and involving people in nature. (Photo by Derek Davey)
JOHANNESBURG CITY PARKS AND ZOO

The vital role of zoos in the 21st century

Zoos are crucial spaces for conservation and involving people in nature

  • Martinette Kruger
  • Adam Viljoen
5 min read
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo has denied any ill-treatment of animals after a petition made rounds on social media alleging that the zoo was neglecting their needs and restricting their freedom.
JOHANNESBURG CITY PARKS AND ZOO

No evidence of animal neglect, says Joburg zoo, in response to online petition

A petition on social media alleging underweight lions, giraffes eating sticks and depressed elephants has attracted 30 000 signatures since August

  • Umamah Bakharia
4 min read
In January last year, the department of environmental affairs in the Free State and the national department of forestry, fisheries and environment, together with the SPCA, inspected Steilfontein farm, in Petrus Steyn, where several feline predators were held captive. (Pers-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)
BARBARA CREECY

Free State captive lion breeder found guilty of cruelty and negligence

The Petrus Steyn breeder on the farm Steilfontein was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment or a fine of R4 000

  • Eunice Masson
3 min read