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up!), three lions and two striped hyenas, as well as ostriches, turtles, Somali donkeys, caracals, squirrels, antelopes
and porcupines. According to Bertrand Lafrance, the French vet who runs Decan, it's not a zoo, but a small nature
reserve, with its own ecosystem. There are plans to extend it from 30 acres to 500 acres, down to the coastline,
which would encompass a mangrove area. Birders, rejoice: a dedicated birdwatching area was under construction at
the time of writing - expect to see flamingos, ibises, herons and spoonbills. Decan also runs education programs for
customs officers, the police and school kids. Watching the big cats being fed is just one of the many exhilarating
moments at Decan. Volunteers are welcome.
The only practical options for getting here from Djibouti City are by taxi (DFr3000, including waiting time).
