Monkeys, kangaroos and camels sold at auction as Ontario considers legislation
MONO, Ont. — Monkeys, kangaroos and camels are brought into the ring as the auctioneer bellows into his microphone, sharing interesting tidbits to drum up interest among the few hundred people gathered at a venue northwest of Toronto.
Bids come fast from potential buyers, who include owners of small private zoos as well as individuals looking for an exotic pet.
At one point, two baby alligators, measuring about 30 centimetres long and held in separate plastic containers, become the centre of attention.
“These will grow to 1,000 pounds (453 kilograms) and they will be 13 feet (3.9 metres) long, OK, so they might not fit in your bathtub at home anymore at some point,” the auctioneer tells the crowd.