Foot and Fire

Noynoy experienced his first view of a live elephant. He said that Mali is very good in fashion show, referring to the elephant's going to and fro at the edge of her man-made habitat. Noynoy also observed that Mali is fat, referring to the huge body of elephant. But actually, I thought Mali is a young elephant because she is "cute" (word choice of noynoy) and because she is not as tall and gigantic compared to the elephants I saw in Thailand and Mali has an evidently well tendered outer skin.  Mali gained popularity after Hollywood personalities asked for his release from Manila Zoo and to be delivered to a suitable habitat in other neighboring country.  Mali actually is a very old lady already.  According to Animal Welfare Coalition Vet Ken Chua, the life span of an elephant in captivity is 42 while Mali is 39. In a report , according to Chua, if Mali leaves the country, chances will be that she won't reach Thailand and she will be put to a lot of stress...

Noynoy enjoyed his half-day tour at the Manila Zoo September this year. He saw turtles, crocodiles, snakes, elephant, hippopotamus, monkeys, tiger, zebra, and various birds. Noynoy looked for the parrot so he can practice speaking in Filipino and he found a Macaw which does not talk yet. We suggested that he stay with the bird because they eat vegetable salad or chop suey like him and he said, "Yes," while clapping his hands.  Manila Zoo celebrated its 54th anniversary last July 25, 2013 and as reported, in 2012,  the Zoo earned an income of P33M with 691,000 adults and 272,000 children visitors. Of the the P14 M allotted for food of the animals, P300K goes to the medicine. Entrance to Manila Zoo costs P40 for adults and P20 for children. Manila residents are charged half the price. The ring of turtles... *** Noy noy following my snake moves!  Thank you Manang Cooky for the Photo. *** The albino snake must be very cold. *** ...