Let's Scrap The Zoo and Set Up Animal Sanctuaries Instead

Mita K's letter entitled 'Shocked Over Bear Treatment' was published in the Star newspaper dated Feb 4, 2006 (Please read our blog entry dated Feb 4, 2006).

We have since telephoned the Star newspaper in Johor and spoken to their journalist Marsha Tan who was very supportive and assured us that the Star is already investigating Mita's complaint and have posed questions to the Director and several other senior officials of the Johor zoo. Marsha told us they were waiting for them to reply.

A week ago RSC called again and Marsha told us she will follow up and let RSC know of the outcome.

We will keep you all posted as well. But if you guys can also call Marsha Tan at the Star in Johor it will help as more voices make us a stronger force. This is the telephone number for the Star Johor : (07) 331 5666

For those who still think that zoos are a good place to take your kids to, think again. Please read Kitty McCue's award winning short story at the Writer's Digest at : http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/McCue.asp

Well done, Kitty! We need more soul writers in the world like you.

Shoba Mano