Visitors to Beacon Bay Retail Park were no doubt surprised to find a large cage containing five people in the middle of the food court. The cage is part of a protest against the East London Zoo by ANC MP Christian Martin, Khoi and San…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has submitted a motion with the Buffalo City Metro municipality calling for the complete shut-down of the East London zoo. The motion, formally submitted on February 18, marks an escalation in the ongoing…
Non-Profit Organisation, Ban Animal Trading South Africa, and Daron Mann will hold a peaceful gathering at the East London Zoo on Saturday. “The purpose is to mark a year of broken promises, lies and unspeakable suffering. It was promised…
THOUSANDS of East London locals have been concerned about the condition of the East London Zoo, including the sickly looking animals. Since the initial uproar, the zoo’s management have made some improvements in upgrading the facilities…
Gina and Jenny, the brown bears of the East London Zoo, are looking much better, according to Lionel de Lange, CEO of Lawrence Anthony Earth Organisation Ukraine, who visited the EL Zoo earlier this year to assess their condition. In the…
The infamous East London Zoo, which has in the past received harsh criticism from animal lovers over the treatment and keeping of its animals, is well on its way to improving, according to Siani Tilney, the acting senior manager of marine…
East London locals are enjoying themselves at EL Zoo during the annual Open Day where animal lovers get the opportunity to see different kind of species, and children get their faces painted and ride on the famous smarty train…
A SECURITY upgrade for the East London Zoo may be under way following a call by city residents to upgrade the facility. The GO! reported (“Petition to close down city’s zoo”, January 25) that residents, concerned by the dismal look of the…
EAST Londoners are reeling at the state of the city’s zoo with a petition calling for its closure.The Daily Dispatch reported (Charges against zoo curator dropped, January 17) that the charges laid by the NSPCA against zoo curator, Alex…
The Friends of the East London Zoo, with the help of Robyn Krugel, recently held a Christmas at the Zoo fundraising event. Children were treated to a fun day as Father Christmas joined in the festivities, bringing gifts and spreading…
Join in campaigns and events FOLLOWING the negativity surrounding the East London Zoo, local animal lover Robyn Krugel is determined not to let its state and reputation deteriorate any further. Under attack for animal cruelty charges, zoo…
Alison Roux, the manager of the East London Zoo has appeared briefly in court on a charge of animal cruelty. The case was postponed to October 19 for further investigation.Roux appeared before magistrate Rochelle Sam in the East London…
Scores of East London residents put their shoulders to the wheel at the East London Zoo when they cleaned up walkways and bushy areas to do their part for Mandela Day yesterday. Clad in overalls, gloves and equipped with rakes and black…
On Easter Friday, East London Zoo manager, Angeline Wheeler, and her team organised an Easter Egg hunt at the Zoo. The day was a wonderful family event where kids and parents alike searched the Zoo for different animals on their list. The…
