Nature park receives K20,000 from society

The National National
People visiting the Port Moresby Nature Park recently. The Nature Park is open every day, with a number of additional Covid-19 safety measures in place. – Picture by Port Moresby Nature Park

THE Port Moresby Nature Park has received K20,000 from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) PNG through a recently-launched wildlife appeal.
WCS country director Dr Ambroise Brenier said: “Port Moresby Nature Park, Papua New Guinea’s highest-visited single recreational facility, is doing a fantastic job in promoting and supporting the conservation of the country’s unique biodiversity.
“The Wildlife Conservation Society, the longest-established international conservation organisation operating in Papua New Guinea, also manages four zoos and one aquarium in New York, in the US.
“We are, thus, well aware of the challenges what zoos are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic and we hope that our donation can help Port Moresby Nature Park continue its important work in wildlife conservation in Papua New Guinea.”
According to the park, it costs K110,000 per month to look after its 550-plus native animals.
The monthly expenses excluded cost of the park’s other vital services, including the school’s education programmes, research programmes, general park maintenance and garden upkeep and provision of the public events.
The park is open daily with additional Covid-19 measures.