Exotic Animal Meats on VIP Menu at Zoo
"BANGKOK, Thailand Nov 16, 2005 - VIP guests at the grand opening of the night safari zoo in northern Thailand will not only get to see exotic animals, they'll get to taste them.
The Chiang Mai Night Safari Zoo will have its official opening on New Year's Day, and the 'Exotic Buffet' marking the event will include tiger, lion, elephant and giraffe, said Plodprasop Suraswadi, the director of the zoo project. "
"Critics have lambasted the idea, saying that it will encourage wildlife trafficking in a country and region already notorious for smuggling tiger parts, bear claws and endangered species for Chinese delicacies, traditional medicines and pets."
The Chiang Mai Night Safari Zoo will have its official opening on New Year's Day, and the 'Exotic Buffet' marking the event will include tiger, lion, elephant and giraffe, said Plodprasop Suraswadi, the director of the zoo project. "
"Critics have lambasted the idea, saying that it will encourage wildlife trafficking in a country and region already notorious for smuggling tiger parts, bear claws and endangered species for Chinese delicacies, traditional medicines and pets."
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