Deadly quiet At the zoo

Ragunan is now quiet, without visitors. Wild birds now fly without being watched by the public.

September 27, 2005

THE middle-aged man lies on the grass enjoying his nap. The wind blows softly and trees shelter him from the suns rays at Ragunan Zoos north entrance, South Jakarta. He left his drinks cart nearby, unattended.

Only when customers approached him would he get up from his nap to serve them. It has been like this since Ragunan was closed. Only a few customers come here, said Budi, a vendor selling drinks, pointing at bottles he has not been able to s

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