Save the serengeti

It’s being described as the greatest threat in the Serengeti’s history — a commercial highway in the direct path of ancient wildlife migration routes.

The government of Tanzania recently approved a major commercial truck corridor across the Serengeti National Park.

Conservation organizations have warned that this highway would be devastating. The Frankfurt Zoological Society, which has been the primary supporter of the Serengeti for the past 50 years, has stated,

“We sincerely believe that the road will have disastrous effects on the entire ecosystem. The northern parts of the Serengeti and the adjacent Masai Mara are critical for the wildebeest and zebra migration during the dry season, as it is the only permanent year-round water source for these herds. ”

Conservation organizations, travel companies and tourism associations around the world are asking the government of Tanzania to stop the plan and choose an alternate route.

Opponents agree that there is already too much commercial traffic going through the central Serengeti on its way to western Tanzania, and say a route is needed to link this area. They recognize the government of Tanzania’s duty to work for development and human welfare in all areas of the country.

However, we are all are asking the government to adopt another proposal, which offers a safer alternative route to the south which bypasses Serengeti altogether.

Learn more on the website below and join a petition to stop the highway

http://www.change.org/petitions/view/find_fund_an_alternative_to_the_serengeti_highway