Shock in Duisburg: Zoo Zajac closes forever after bankruptcy!

Shock in Duisburg: Zoo Zajac closes forever after bankruptcy!

The emblematic Zoo Zajac in Duisburg-Neumühl opened its doors for a sale on Monday, February 17, at 2 p.m. Even before the official opening, long snakes from customers waited, while the parking spaces were overcrowded in front of the world's largest pet shop. Thousands flocked into the business, which in the past impressed with around 3,000 animal species, including many exotic animals. But the customers were surprised by empty shelves that speak for the upcoming closure. Antje Assmann from Gescher expressed that she was disappointed with the situation in the once pulsating business, while other customers like Simone Hahn from Bottrop noticed the competition for the shopping cart.

In this emotional atmosphere, many customers felt sad about the upcoming end of Zoo Zajac. The institution was considered important for the region by visitors. Kim Skowronski emphasized that he will have to go to Wuppertal in the future to get accessories for reptiles. Despite the hope of some customers for further discounts in the coming days, there was skepticism about whether the sale would actually last until the end of March. A veterinarian of the zoo assured that no animals do a fatal fate, but the situation remains tense.

bankruptcy and financial difficulties

Zoo Zajac recently reported bankruptcy after financial difficulties and increasing operating costs tighten the situation. Corona pandemic, which led to a decline in customer visits, had a significant influence. Before the bankruptcy registration, there was a property sale to a real estate company, which also accelerated from the zoo. Animal rights activists are now calling for solutions for the difficult to convey animals and adequate owners for the remaining stocks, which focuses on the discussion about species -appropriate animal husbandry.

The sale marks the end of a unique retail concept, which included the sale of aquarium fish, small macets, reptiles and exotic birds. The controversial offer of dog puppies, which was introduced in 2012, also led to heated debates. Nevertheless, the final sale remains a silent honesty to an institution that was the heart for animal lovers in the region for many years.

The final closure of the Zoo Zajac is scheduled for March 31 at the latest. Animal welfare organizations, including “PETA”, criticize the keeping conditions of the animals and have campaigned for a suitable mediation of the animals. Zajac leaves a large gap in the German retail for animal needs.
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