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Baghdad’s Zawra Park Entertains Millions

Baghdad’s Zawra Park Entertains Millions

More than 1.2 million Iraqi citizens passed through the gates of Zawra Park in northwest Baghdad’s Karkh district as they gathered with friends and family to celebrate the Eid al-Adha Dec. 8-11. This is a time of year when many families come together; and this year, those families chose to spend time together by visiting the park or touring the Baghdad Zoo to take in many of the recently opened exhibits. Dr. Adel Salman Mosa, the zoo’s … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror

Sights to See at the Baghdad Zoo

Sights to See at the Baghdad Zoo

Photographer: Sgt. James Hunter 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs Life at Baghdad Zoo Returning to Normal With Stable Security … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror

Tigers Tame Baghdad Zoo

Tigers Tame Baghdad Zoo

In December 2007, the 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Multi-National Division – Baghdad, began working with the Baghdad zoo and contacts in the United States to foster a partnership that would bring two new tigers to the zoo. After much communication with different organizations, Lt. Col. Robert Sindler, a veterinarian with Multi National Corps – Iraq and Capt. Jason Felix, the project manager for 2nd BSTB, found … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror