VOICED : Gaza sends lions to Jordan after war damages zoo

During the conflict between Hamas and Israel, a lioness was killed, and three other lions were traumatized. They were sedated and moved from Gaza to Jordan for recovery. The zoo in Gaza, built by Hamas in 2008, was heavily damaged, with over 80 animals killed. The lions, disoriented by airstrikes, became aggressive. They were eventually transferred to Jordan with special permission. Vets from Four Paws provided urgent medical care. The lions are now recovering in a peaceful environment in Jordan. Plans are underway to rebuild the lion enclosures in Gaza for their possible return.

What was one of the immediate impacts of the Israeli air raid on the Gaza zoo?

• A lioness was killed.

• The zoo received international funding.

• The zoo was expanded.

• New animals were brought in.

How were the animals brought into Gaza for the zoo?

• Via a network of tunnels from Egypt.

• By air transport.

• Through a legal import process.

• Through a sea route.

What was one of the consequences of the war on the zoo's animals?

• They were provided with better food.

• Over 80 animals were killed.

• They were given more space to roam.

• They were relocated to a new zoo in Gaza.

Where were the lions relocated after the conflict?

• To a zoo in Egypt.

• To a sanctuary in Israel.

• To new quarters in Jordan.

• To a wildlife park in Turkey.

What future plans are mentioned for the lions in Gaza?

• To release them into the wild.

• To rebuild their enclosures in Gaza.

• To keep them permanently in Jordan.

• To send them to a zoo in Europe.