US animal experts to help improve poor conditions at Sabah zoo

File photo from Sept of enrichment facilities for the orang-utans at the Lok Kawi zoo.

KOTA KINABALU: International animal care specialists will be in Sabah to assist Lok Kawi Wildlife Park amid simmering complaints by animal rights groups on the poor upkeep of its animals.

The Sabah Wildlife Department is working with APE Malaysia on immediate steps and long-term plans for the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park with animal upkeep specialists from the Association of American Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) who are coming here on Monday (Oct 29).