Money spinner… but for whom?
Dear Friends
Had a funny experience at London Zoo the other day. I wanted to take a look at how the Gorilla Kingdom was coming along (sad).
Went to the kiosk to buy a ticket and I was asked “Would you like to make a donation of £1.80 to support their conservation work”. (It is a way for the Zoo to be able to claim Gift Aid on the full ticket price as I understand it!)
“What conservation work exactly” I asked.
“The conservation work of the Zoo” was the reply.
“Have you got a leaflet about this conservation work” I asked.
“No” said the attendant.
“Then you cannot have my donation” I explained.
Incidentally, Gorilla Kingdom cost £5.3 million and since the Spring of 2007 to July this year, it has raised under £60,000 in donations. Hmmmmm… not what I call a ‘silverback’ of a success.
Blogging off
Will
p.s. For more information on Born Free’s ZooCheck campaign, visit www.bornfree.org.uk/campaigns/zoo-check/