US Mil: Baghdad Zoo opens new horse stables, pool

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http://www.blackanthem.com/News/allieslead/Baghdad-Zoo-opens-new-horse-stables-pool12312.shtml

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Since the relationship between Zawra Park officials and 15th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers began earlier this year, the Baghdad Zoo and park have started reopening more and more exhibits to the public.

Park officials and 15th BSB Soldiers were on hand to reopen the latest projects, an indoor horse stable and a children's swimming pool at the park in central Baghdad, Dec. 1.

"We will consider this day a great day for us and Iraqis," said Dr. Muhsen Abed Hussein. "This accomplishment is credited to all the workers. We would love to do more projects like this inside the park."

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The horses that are currently in the zoo are a mixture of horses found on Saddam Hussein and other former dignitaries' properties throughout Baghdad.

Mousa said he believes the newest addition to the park will draw more visitors as did the news of the zoo's reopening earlier this year.

"We are very happy for the assistance of the Army in opening the stable and also the pool," he said. "This should increase visitors to the zoo and (stable)."

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[Cooley Hurd]

1. Don't look now, it's a HBIED!

(house-bound improvised explosive device)...:evilfrown: