Baghdad's Zoo Opens Its Doors

[charrison]

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BAGHDAD, Iraq - Baghdad's zoo opened its doors to the public Sunday, but in this lawless, occupied city, it appeared to be a bit early for a pleasant day in the park.

Only a few dozen people, most of them young men, wandered into the newly renovated park to see the lions, jaguars and monkeys wilting in 122-degree heat.

Coalition radio had issued a call for Baghdad residents to visit the zoo on opening day, saying the three-cent entrance fee would be waived.

To get there, however, families had to brave the violent streets of Baghdad and negotiate several U.S. military checkpoints around the zoo, where some soldiers insisted no civilians were allowed to pass.

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[CADsortaGUY]

I'm waiting for the first "Put Bush in the monkey cage" post.



CkG

 

[MonstaThrilla]

Nope, I would have said to put Clinton in the grazing area with all the horny goats!

 

[etech]

Originally posted by: CADkindaGUY
I'm waiting for the first "Put Bush in the monkey cage" post.



CkG

You shouldn't encourage the hyenas like that.

 

[jjones]

As long as we can get Pat Robertson in any cage, I don't care which one.

 

[AvesPKS]

3 cents? I'd buy that for a dollar...



Edit: How can they afford to run a zoo?

 

[DealMonkey]

Personally, I'd love to see the ChickenHawk exhibit.