Australian camels grace local zoo

Australian camels grace local zoo

YOGYAKARTA: Perth Zoological Gardens has sent the Gembiraloka Zoo here six one-humped Australian camels, six red kangaroos and some veterinary surgical equipment, Antara reported.

The gift arrived on Sunday, along with two camels that will be forwarded to the Surabaya Zoo, according to zoo director KMT Tirtodiprodjo.

In return, the Gembiraloka Zoo is sending three pairs of Komodo offspring.

The local zoo currently has around 2,000 animals of 200 species. (swe)