Feb 28, 2023 · Puerto Rico is closing the U.S. territory’s only zoo following years of suspected negligence, a lack of resources and deaths of animals.

The Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo, officially named the Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo of Puerto Rico, also known as the Mayagüez Zoo, was a 45-acre (18 ha) zoological park located in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, owned by the Government of Puerto Rico and operated by the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, under the agency of the Company of ...

Feb 28, 2023 · 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.

Puerto Rico is closing the U.S. territory’s only zoo following years of suspected neglect, a lack of resources and deaths of animals that were highlighted by activists. Most of the animals are being transferred to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo)

Mar 6, 2023 · Puerto Rico’s government officially announced the closure of the island’s last remaining zoo on Feb. 27 following years of complaints and animal activists are celebrating. The Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo closing is due to the suspected mistreatment of …

Feb 28, 2023 · 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.

Feb 28, 2023 · Puerto Rico’s government announced the permanent closure of the 45-acre zoo Monday as federal authorities investigate allegations of mistreatment of animals. “Animal welfare comes first,” Gov. Pedro Pierluisi told reporters.

Feb 28, 2023 · SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s government is permanently closing the U.S. territory’s only zoo after years of suspected negligence, a lack of resources and deaths of animals.

Mar 9, 2023 · SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Federal authorities said Wednesday they are dropping all investigations into Puerto Rico’s lone zoo where various species have died, saying the decision came after reaching an agreement with local officials to transfer the animals to sanctuaries on the U.S. mainland.

Feb 28, 2023 · The 45-acre zoo, which contains around 300 animals, has been closed since a series of hurricanes battered Puerto Rico in 2017. Officials have now confirmed that it will never reopen.