Puerto Rico to close lone zoo after years of complaints

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The Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo in the western coastal town of Mayaguez has remained closed since hurricanes battered the island in September 2017. Activists questioned the state of the zoo's more than 300 animals and their future. U.S. Attorney Stephen Muldrow announced that experts from The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado would inspect the animals.

Published 3 months ago · Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico to close lone zoo after years of complaints

Puerto Rico’s government is closing the U.S. territory’s only zoo following years of suspected negligence, a lack of resources and deaths of animals that were highlighted by activists. The Dr.

3 months ago·United States

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Puerto Rico to close lone zoo after years of complaints

Puerto Rico’s government is closing the U.S. territory’s only zoo following years of suspected negligence, a lack of resources and deaths of animals that were highlighted by activists

3 months ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Puerto Rico to close lone zoo after years of complaints

Puerto Rico’s government is closing the U.S. territory’s only zoo following years of suspected negligence, a lack of resources and deaths of animals that were highlighted by activists

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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Puerto Rico to close lone zoo after years of complaints

By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s government is closing the U.S. territory’s only zoo following years of suspected negligence, a lack of resources and deaths of animals that were highlighted by activists. The Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo in the western coastal town of Mayaguez has remained closed since hurricanes Irma and Maria battered the island in September 2017, with activists questioning the state of the z…

3 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Puerto Rico to close lone zoo after years of complaints

3 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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The Toronto Star

Puerto Rico to close lone zoo after years of complaints

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico is closing the U.S. territory’s only zoo following years of suspected negligence, a lack of resources and dea...

3 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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