This "hell hole" of a #zoo is using #COVID-19 to #exploit #animals

This zoo forced a captive chimpanzee to entertain the crowd and make fun of the COVID-19 pandemic by spraying toxic sanitizer. This animal must be freed, now! Sign Now De Dear friends, COVID-19 was already not funny, but it's even less funny when paired with animal captivity and exploitation. The Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo in Thailand clearly didn't get that memo. To give human visitors a good chuckle, they recently put on a stunt in which they forced one of their chimps-in-residence to dress up in human clothes, ride around on a bike, and spray toxic disinfectants while doing so. The whole time, the chimp was shackled to a very short chain and breathing in aerosolized chemicals, which are likely horrible for his health. To make matters even worse, this zoo has been described as a veritable "hell hole for animals" where neglect and abuse run rampant. Not long ago, footage of the zoo's mistreatment of another animal came to light. In this video, handlers force a malnourished elephant to perform daily for non-existent crowds. The elephant is so emaciated, she's been nicknamed "Bones." It's clear this zoo has a pattern of cruelty. Sign the petition to demand that the Thai government close down this horrible zoo and send the animals to reputable sanctuaries! Thank you for all that you do,   Miranda B. The Care2 Petitions Team P.S. These animals' lives in this zoo are nothing like what they would experience in the wild, free and surrounded by their families. Ask the Thai government to help free these captive animals, now!