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Zoo in Buenos Aires closes after 140 years

Buenos Aires stated that they have plans to close the zoo in the city. This zoo is already 140 years old but now they argue that keeping wild animals in cages and on display is degrading.

The mayor stated that the 2, 500 animals currently living in the zoo will be moved to nature reserves within Argentina to be able to provide a more suitable environment. The empty zoo of 44 acres will be turned into an eco-park in the Palermo neighbourhood later this year.

Keeping animals in captivity is degrading, it is not the right way to take care of animals. (more…)