People in the cage of a lion
02.03.2012
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Argentina Zoo sparked controversy by allowing entry into cages of tigers and lions...
by Gabriela Borges and Kelly Cristina Spinelli
"God created the cat so that humanity can have the pleasure of caressing the tiger." The phrase, attributed to the French vet, Fernand Mery, sums up the attraction for and fear of big cats like jaguars, lions and tigers, and the effect they have on the human imagination.
But in Argentina, one does not have to contend with the Persians, Siamese or a mutt. In Lujan Zoo, which is 70 kilometers from Buenos Aires, visitors can enter their cages to love, give milk and take pictures as if they were nothing more than big cats. It is also possible to feed and interact with elephants and bears.
The zoo is a success. Who wouldn't want to have a baby lion on their lap, play with and give milk to an adult tiger up close or see a grizzly bear without risk?
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