TOURISM DESTINATION FOR THE WEEK You can make a visit to the Nekede Zoo. This is located at the old Nekede in Owerri and is a complex, fully-equipped garden. Visitors can admire here different types of animals, from Ostrich, Lions and Monkeys to Pythons, Guerrillas and Crocodiles. Owerri people are friendly, hospitable and always out to help visitors to the city and the natural beauty with mangrove trees, rainforests and scenic locations . All hotels in the Owerri require visitors to pay on arrival before going to their room. However, it is advisable to pay in cash and avoid credit card usage as credit cards are not widely accepted. Owerri metropolis and the new business district of the city are among the best places to find an accommodation in the city. November 8, 2012 Tags: animals, eco-tourism, imo, nigeria, owerri, vegetation, wildlife, zoo Category: Imo, Nature, Tourist Attractions, Tourist Destinations, Wildlife Comments Off GASHAKA-GUMTI