Zoo in Famagusta where ?

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
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Message Posted:
20/01/2011 12:12

I have heard recently that there is a zoo in Famagusta does anyone know where this is and if so is it a decent size with a good variety of animals. Thanks in advance.



Chris

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
20/01/2011 12:15

We did have one infront of the municipality with a few chicken, turkey and I think a monkey. I am not sure if it is still there but certainly not worth a visit.

ismet

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
20/01/2011 12:54

Thanks Ismet that really made me laugh!!!



Chris

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
20/01/2011 18:04

Anyone got any more information on this zoo?



Chris

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
20/01/2011 18:32

Chris,opposite Alagadi beach you can go see and feed horses,donkeys,ostrich,peacock,ducks,birds etc,free to enter,it's a bit of a sanctuary where people have just dumped their animals on him and the animals could do with the company,nobody seems to go anymore even though it's free.

delikomsu



Joined: 27/10/2010
Posts: 504

Message Posted:
20/01/2011 18:54

Very sad pitiful place last time we looked, best not to patronize it, however if it has improved you will find it opposite the law courts near Maras. let us know?

tiara


Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 111

Message Posted:
20/01/2011 19:04

I dont advise you to go it is heartbreaking. Last time i visited years ago they had a lion, a monkey, lots of birds and some cats and dogs. The animals barely had any water of food the smell alone was awful.

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
21/01/2011 00:15

Sounds like Limassol Zoo twenty years ago where they had a lonely lion, an unhappy elephant and a few animals seemingly grateful for still being alive. But that is now improved, so maybe Famagusta will soon. But I still can't think where it is. Where are the Courts near Maras in relation say, to the city walls.

ianwfs


Joined: 08/01/2008
Posts: 563

Message Posted:
21/01/2011 13:22

As you pass the Land Gate on your left, take the right turn. Go to the end of that road, and just before the roundabout, it's on your right. Personally, I wouldn't bother as you'll end up depressed and wanting to shoot yourself, or the animals, or both!

If you're going down that road, your time would be better spent looking at the First Train in Cyprus, the Tekke of Kutup Osman, or continue a little further to where you can get good views of Maras.