The zoo received donations, both from individuals and from Dubai Customs, who confiscated illegal wild animals smuggled into the emirate. Courtesy of the family
R. Deavadoss was famous for fearlessly raising the big cats at Dubai Zoo, and once appeared on a local magazine cover feeding a lion cub. Courtesy of the family
He died from complications caused by Covid-19 on Tuesday night after a two-week illness. He was 67 years old. Courtesy of the family
His son Madhan, 23, said he was "a great man". "He was never scared to care for the dangerous animals, even the lions, cheetahs and gorillas. He was very dedicated to his job," he said. Courtesy of the family
Dubai Zoo opened in 1967 with several dozen animals, but that number grew considerably. Courtesy of the family
The zoo received donations, both from individuals and from Dubai Customs, who confiscated illegal wild animals smuggled into the emirate. Courtesy of the family
R. Deavadoss was famous for fearlessly raising the big cats at Dubai Zoo, and once appeared on a local magazine cover feeding a lion cub. Courtesy of the family
He died from complications caused by Covid-19 on Tuesday night after a two-week illness. He was 67 years old. Courtesy of the family
His son Madhan, 23, said he was "a great man". "He was never scared to care for the dangerous animals, even the lions, cheetahs and gorillas. He was very dedicated to his job," he said. Courtesy of the family
Dubai Zoo opened in 1967 with several dozen animals, but that number grew considerably. Courtesy of the family
The zoo received donations, both from individuals and from Dubai Customs, who confiscated illegal wild animals smuggled into the emirate. Courtesy of the family
