San Diego Zoo Lays Off 2,000 Animals: Animals Let Out of Cages, Producing ‘Leaner, Healthier’ Zoo

Another very profound article from the Onion: “SAN DIEGO, CA—Citing “sagging first quarter profits” and disappointing 1995 revenue figures, the San Diego Zoo announced yesterday its decision to lay off nearly 2,000 animals, including all giraffes, vultures, elephants, snakes and a number of rare Siberian tigers. The creatures, many of whom have been with the zoo for over 30 years, have been released from their respective cages and pens, and are now free to roam the city in search of new homes, food sources and employment opportunities.” Read on…

April 10th, 2011|General Info|