The Ekurhuleni metro might soon have its own zoo, but the matter is still under consideration.
This was revealed at the latest council meeting at the Germiston Council Chambers.
According to the mayor, Mzwandile Masina, at the recent Mayoral Lekgotla they raised the possibility of establishing a zoo in the metro.
“Our metro is the only city in Gauteng that does not have a zoo. The establishment of the metro zoo will promote entertainment and leisure profile for the benefit of our residents,” Masina said.
The opposition party, however, disagreed.
Reacting to the mayor’s speech, Phillip de Lange (DA) said the metro failed to look after the rabbits at the Benoni Bunny Park, so having a zoo in Ekurhuleni was a bad idea.
Responding to de Lange’s objection, Masina said he was not asking for permission but making an announcement.
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