zoos, the most accessible nature reserves for most people in russia, are becoming endangered species
with 11 millions people, moscow has only one zoo covering about 60 acres. it is crowed with visitors all summer.
zoo officials say there is not enough space to keep lions.giraffes,gorillas and chimpanzees.
the city has been giving money to expand and improve it. five major building projects are underway and five more are planned. a few of russia's new banks and businesses sponsor exhibits, and an american businessman gives uss100 a month to buy fruit for the apes. now many zoo workers have quit because they are paid very low wages.