Kaduna: Trapped lion rescued from flooded zoo

The Nigerian Association of Zoological Gardens and Wildlife Parks (NAZAP) says it rescued a distressed Lion trapped for five days in Kaduna Zoo, known as Gamji Gate, by the recent flood in the state.
Francis Abioye, NAZAP National President, told NAN on Wednesday in Owerri that the rescue was carried out in collaboration with an NGO, [email protected] e.V.
A recently trending video on social media captured a malnourished and distressed lion in Kaduna Zoo after being trapped for five days by flood.
Mr. Abioye said the rescue could not be easily carried out earlier due to lack of tranquilisers to administer on the lion to gain easy closeness to it, a situation, he said, caused the animal serious distress.
He said the association had mobilised veterinary experts to immediately commence treatment on the animal to save it from untimely death.
“The problem started after a recent flood ravaged the park and affected majorly the cats and paddocks,” Mr. Abioye said. “Lack of equipment to tranquilize the lion and gain closeness made it impossible to rescue the animal immediately.”
“An executive of NAZAP on getting the information immediately mobilised to the scene and has been able to rescue the animal, the situation is now under control.”
The association’s boss said the effect of the trap caused the lion loss of appetite, massive weight loss, skin infections and other yet to be determined ailments.
He said the general system failure in wildlife conservation was regrettable and urged governments to improve in the care of animals kept in captivity, especially the endangered species.
“No government in the world can care for its citizens without starting with animals. The way we care for the animals will influence the way we care for citizens,” he said.
According to him, the association will soon commence accreditation of zoos and wildlife parks, adding that any facility that falls short of standard will be closed.
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