BULAWAYO – Two zebras that caused a stir after being spotted roaming the Bulawayo central business district have been safely captured and are now under care at the Free to Be Wild sanctuary in Burnside. The animals were located early on Sunday morning following tip-offs from members of the public who spotted them moving through the city streets. Wildlife conservationist Baye Pigors, who runs the sanctuary, said the zebras were found around 7AM on Joshua Mqabuko Street, before being safely secured.
She believes the animals may have wandered into the city after being disturbed by poachers. “We suspect they received pressure from dog poachers on the outskirts of the Bulawayo region, which is how and why they were pushed into town. Confused and disoriented, they didn’t know how to escape,” she said. Pigors said the animals are now safe and being monitored at the sanctuary as arrangements are made for their long-term care.
