Do you know former Weapons N’ Roses guitarist Slash as soon as appeared with Betty White in a 2012 business for the Los Angeles Zoo? Effectively, now you do. You possibly can watch the video under.
Slash is a trustee of the non-profit, personal Better Los Angeles Zoo Affiliation (GLAZA). White was additionally a trustee earlier than her dying on Dec. 31. The 2 shot the business to advertise the then new exhibit, The LAIR, the place zoo-goers can see a few of the “Earth’s rarest reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates —a lot of which will be seen at no different zoo on this planet,” in keeping with the Los Angeles Zoo’s web site.
“I used to not consider in zoos as an idea, however now as a result of there are such a lot of endangered animals; there’s a lot poaching,” Slash advised Samaritanmag again in 2012. “With zoos now, it is actually about conservation. They turn out to be protected homes for lots of species so, I feel, now, zoos are actually mandatory locations, not completely about simply household leisure at any price. It is about schooling; it is about conservation.”
The Golden Ladies star was additionally a pioneering animal rights advocate who dedicating a lot of her life to enhancing circumstances on the Los Angeles Zoo. GLAZA President Tom Jacobson commented on White’s dedication to animals, saying, “Her work with [the zoo] spans greater than 5 a long time, and we’re grateful for her enduring friendship, lifelong advocacy for animals, and tireless dedication to supporting our mission.”
