Источник фото: threads.com/@merpic_art
The geese at Minsk Zoo have a new sponsor, and the zoo itself has a new figure at its entrance. Just beyond the turnstiles, visitors are greeted by a cheerful goose wearing a yellow T-shirt with the logo of online casino Maxline. The figure is the mascot of the “Spin the Goose” advertising campaign. The zoo’s website says in its sponsorship section that Maxline helps cover the costs of keeping domestic geese. Apparently, this is why the casino’s advertising has appeared at the entrance.
The photo was posted on Threads by merpic_art: “Don’t you think having a casino mascot at the entrance to a zoo, which is visited primarily by children, is a new low?” she asks.
“An absolute nightmare and disgrace,” comments tottori_d.
“It’s bad, but at times like this I remember the saying, ‘Whoever pays the piper calls the tune.’ It’s business, nothing personal, unfortunately,” yahorkuzniatsou observes philosophically.
“Are you surprised by the zoo? They’ve been handing out online casino promotional souvenirs at children’s parties for a long time…” writes doktor.kott.
Sponsorship is common practice at Minsk Zoo. For example, an automotive centre sponsors an alpaca. The zoo’s website says it is “looking for friends”: individuals and companies can donate money towards the upkeep of a specific animal and receive public recognition on the website in return. But in the case of casino Maxline, things have gone a step further, with advertising appearing right at the zoo entrance.