Endangered animals leave Gaza zoo thanks to int'l rescue operation

By Agencies Published: Aug 27, 2016 10:04 AM

A pelican from the Gaza zoo is seen upon its arrival at the New Hope Centre, a protection center in Amman, Jordan, Aug. 25, 2016. Fifteen animals left Khan Yunis Zoo in southern Gaza and headed for new homes in Jordan and South Africa on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Mohammad Abu Ghosh)

Eagles from the Gaza zoo are seen upon their arrival at the New Hope Centre, a protection center in Amman, Jordan, Aug. 25, 2016. Fifteen animals left Khan Yunis Zoo in southern Gaza and headed for new homes in Jordan and South Africa on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Mohammad Abu Ghosh)

A turtle from the Gaza zoo is fed upon its arrival at the New Hope Centre, a protection center in Amman, Jordan, Aug. 25, 2016. Fifteen animals left Khan Yunis Zoo in southern Gaza and headed for new homes in Jordan and South Africa on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Mohammad Abu Ghosh)