The Future of the Detroit Zoo

WXYZ.com ^ | February 20, 2006 | Kimberly Craig & Dave LewAllen

[Mikey_1962]

The Detroit Zoo was a gift to the City by the Detroit Zoological Society.

Since they cannot run it properly it should be given back.

[cripplecreek]

"The symbolism is that Detroit is a black city and that we’re unable to govern ourselves.

Actually the problem is the fact that it's a liberal city.

[L98Fiero]

"Council member Martha Reeves said, "Whoever runs the zoo should have an understanding with the city council. And it was not clear what the actual agreement was, it was never completed.""

What kind of "understanding"? There is something fishy afoot. The use of terms like that with zero explanation sends up some red flags.

[Mulch]

"The symbolism is that Detroit is a black city and that we’re unable to govern ourselves."

Now that you mention it.

[Old Professer]

There talking about a real zoo.

[TXBubba]

When we lived in the area the Detroit Zoo was one of the only nice places there was to go with kids. Has it changed in the past 6 years?

[yankeedame]

"...their vote was not to close the zoo, but some felt they were being bullied by a state deadline and lawmakers who look down on Detroit. "

B/c they're a chocolate city, of course.

[Mikey_1962]

Its still nice.

[SJSAMPLE]

Made by combining rich dark chocolate and tasty white milk.
Of course the white milk, being a fluid, has run off ;)

[yankeedame]

What kind of "understanding"?

You know, an "understanding". Get it? (Nudge,nudge, wink,wink)

[Abathar]

The "Understanding" probably goes back to the Coleman Young days, where graft was king. He had his name on the zoo sign for long enough.

[L98Fiero]

"You know, an "understanding". Get it? (Nudge,nudge, wink,wink)"

Exactly.

[sit-rep]

"That is a racist attitude. I resent it very much. I’m trying not to let it color my judgments, but we’re not a plantation, blacks aren’t owned by white folks anymore," said Collins.

Okay, let's take away all money from whitey business and let's see how well you do on your own...

What a POS. If the blacks are so well to do, why don't you get rid of whitey and you can do what you want with YOUR money. And the Zoo deserves better care...it's out in the burbs...

[Abathar]

LOL!! (One of the runners!)

[cinives]

They don't need a zoo - you can walk down a Detroit city street and see animals for free...

/sarc

[TXBubba]

Glad to hear it. They were doing a lot of expansion there right before we moved. I would hate to see it all go downhill.

[hilaryrhymeswithrich]

In NYC, the city created a similar agreement with the New York Zoological Society (now known as the Wildlife Conservation Society...who own and have run the Bronx Zoo and Aquarium for almost 100 years) They are about 25 years into a 50 year agreement.

The result? The Central Park Zoo is the gem it should be (and the Queens and Prospect park zoos as well) and the animals are being cared for by the best in the field....win win...

[MissouriConservative]

""That is a racist attitude. I resent it very much. I’m trying not to let it color my judgments, but we’re not a plantation, blacks aren’t owned by white folks anymore," said Collins."

Yes they are, and the "white folks" that own them are called the democratic party. The party tells them what to think and how to vote and they follow along like good little servants. Doesn't she ever wonder why the "black folk" vote in such a huge block for the democrats (of which she is one)? It's simple, the "masters" will take away their welfare, food stamps, and other such government handouts. Then they would have to work on their own.

[reagandemo]

I think that the Council woman Ms. Martha Reeves should get her group the Vanelles to join in with a chorus of "I'll Have To Let Him Go" in a council Meeting to make her point!