Years of neglect are evident in mortality rates at Jakarta 's Surabaya Zoo . Frequent changes in management and infighting are to be blamed for the zoo 's appalling state , according to the team . Until the government stepped in two years ago , 25 animals were dying each month . Things have improved but overcrowding , poor sanitation and inbreeding remain prevalent . Zookeeper Tony Samampau is trying to change attitudes , including animal welfare .
Years of neglect are evident in mortality rates at Jakarta 's Surabaya Zoo . Until the government stepped in two years ago , 25 animals were dying each month . Things have improved but overcrowding , poor sanitation and inbreeding remain prevalent . Zookeeper Tony Samampau is trying to change attitudes , including animal welfare .