A man feeds an elephant at Phuket Zoo, in Thailand, which has now closed down. Photo: Shutterstock
Opinion
Opinion
Destinations known
by Mark Footer
‘Hell on earth’: Zoo in Thailand long accused of animal abuse finally closes, but what will happen to the animals?
Phuket Zoo’s closure was brought about by a lack of custom during the Covid-19 pandemic, but many believe it should have shut down long ago for ethical reasons
The tigers, bears and elephants will all be moved to new homes - though funds are still required - but the fate of the other ‘inmates’ remains unknown