Sri Lanka’s Department of Zoology has told the Wildlife Department that there is not enough money to feed zoo animals during the economic crisis, local media reported on Thursday.
A Foreign Ministry official quoted the media as saying that there was a significant shortage of funds due to the decline in foreign and domestic tourists. Officials say the government’s annual budget is running out.
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The nature conservation minister said he would take steps in consultation with the treasury to allocate funds for official animal feed. One of the oldest zoos in Asia, the Dehiwala Zoo in Sri Lanka is home to animals from around the world.
Sri Lanka is one of the worst economic crises that has led to a shortage of daily commodities such as medicines, fuel, and food due to a lack of foreign currency.
“There are no drugs on the market, there are no simple pills like paracetamol or Benadryl. I had to buy medicine from my neighbors to treat my child, “said Gunaratna Vaani.
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Vaani showed the empty shelves on the market and explained to her son how hard it was to get powdered milk and how hard it was to get gasoline and kerosene for cooking. “It will be very difficult for you to make a living. With the help of our brothers, we are still alive. I don’t know how long I will last, ” he said.
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