Visitors to Chinese zoo feel deflated after discovering new penguin display consists of blow-up toys
Attraction that promised a ‘special display’ at weekends leaves visitors feeling flat
Visitors to a zoo in southern China lured by the promise of seeing its new penguins could be forgiven for feeling let down after they were greeted with inflated toy penguins and various species of domestic livestock.
Locals rushed to Guishan Zoo, the first zoo in Yulin in Guangxi province last weekend, only to find dozens of inflated penguins as well as live turtles, geese and roosters, Modern Express reported.
The newly opened zoo advertised itself as a place where visitors could see rare animals and children would be able to learn more about wildlife. Tickets to the attraction cost 15 yuan (US$2.25).
It also claimed to host educational programmes about nature and wild animals.
Posters promoting the attraction also promised a “special display” at weekends on a poster that featured images of penguins, an ostrich and peacocks.