LISTEN: Help Johannesburg Zoo by donating your tree trimmings
There's a simple way you can assist the animals at the Joburg Zoo.
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is a merged entity whose mission is "to develop, maintain, and conserve public open spaces, cemeteries, and the Zoo for present and future generations".
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The Joburg Zoo plays an incredible role in the conservation of animal species, research, and education.
Education about nature and the world around us is vital for children and adults alike.
The land on which the Johannesburg Zoo is now built was donated in 1904 and was set to be used for recreational purposes.
Since then, the Zoo has grown into a popular attraction and has become a vital part of the Johannesburg landscape.
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The JCPZ work hard to ensure that all the animals in their care receive the best possible treatment, but the cost of living and the economy affects everyone.
A recent post by a good samaritan has been going viral across various platforms.
Petri Redelinghuys sent out a call to anyone who could assist the Zoo with some tree trimmings.
According to Redelinghuys, the organisation desperately needs these trimmings to provide food for some of its animals.
Read his full post here:
Anyone trimming their trees in Johannesburg, please, please help!
— Petri Redelinghuys (@TraderPetri) October 3, 2024
The Johannesburg Zoo is in desperate need of food for their wildlife. If you could donate the trimmings of False Olive and Acacia to the Johannesburg Zoo, you will literally save the lives of the animals there.…
The power of social media has been put into action as the post has been shared across Facebook and X.
Here are some other ways you can support the Zoo.
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