Private zoo owner in Crimea pleads for public to take 30 of his bears so he won’t have to euthanise them – The Telegraph

The owner of a struggling safari park in Crimea is giving more than thirty bears to save them from euthanasia.

Oleg Zubkov, the owner of the Taigan Lion Park near Simferopol, said he is seeking new homes for the animals because he can no longer afford to feed them.

It comes after inspectors ordered the safari park, which is famous for its large collection of lions, found violations of veterinary regulations and ordered it closed for three months.

Speaking on his Youtube channel, the Lion Man, Mr Zubkov said he could not afford to feed and look after the animals without the revenue from ticket sales and was left with no choice but to find them new homes or put them down.

Twelve lions and tigers will be moved to other zoos shortly, and a final decision will be made about shooting 30 bears from the park, he says in the video.

Ive forced into these extreme measures because there are no other options left, he said.

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Private zoo owner in Crimea pleads for public to take 30 of his bears so he won't have to euthanise them - The Telegraph