Rainforest Habitat seeks support after rare species die

ABOUT 200 rare animal species conserved and preserved in the Rainforest Habitat at the University of Technology have died because the facility had been neglected over the years.
Rainforest Habitat interim manager Brian Baring and senior supervisor James Wak could not say how many exactly had died but said changes in management had affected the facilities. Baring said K150,000 was needed to give a new lease of life to the facility.
He called on Government agencies and companies to assist in anyway possible.
The facility is situated on a 10-acre land comprising a zoo, function area, general ground and landscaping and a guest house. “The facilities needs necessary equipment by lifting the standard in the zoo, guest house, function area, grounds and landscaping and orchid gardens including protection wear for ground staff,” Baring said.
“We’re determined to restore the nature of their living environment and conditions with cages, continuous food and water supply to mammals, plants and birds in artificial zoo, fish ponds and crocodile pools.”
The Rainforest Habitat was established in 1995 to conserve and preserve flora and fauna especially rare species of birds, mammals, butterflies and plants to promote educational and eco-tourism.