Visitor Pays ₦500 at Yola Zoo, Finds Lion and Crocodile Statues Instead

A visitor to a zoo in Yola said she paid a ₦500 entry fee expecting to see live animals, but found painted statues in the cages instead. Photos show a lion sculpture behind bars and a crocodile-shaped structure in a small pool. The displays also appear poorly maintained. The discovery has sparked criticism and jokes online, with many questioning why visitors are charged to view animal statues rather than actual wildlife.

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