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

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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prince

What should visitors reasonably expect from a zoo charging an entry fee, even a small one?

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kunle

Shouldn't a paid zoo clearly state whether visitors will see live animals before they enter?

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kris

The contrast between the expectation of live animals and painted statues is hard to ignore.

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ade

₦500 is modest, but the amount does not excuse displays that appear poorly maintained.

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zaza

Clear signage about what is on display would help visitors decide before paying at the gate.

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