Beginning in March 2014 , the two regime - owned menagerie in Costa Rica will beclosed . The state is known for prioritize environmental preservation , and menagerie closures are a major step that animal right hand and environmental proponent have been hold worldwide for years . And Costa Rica really does n’t need artificial diverseness devote that the country house 500,000 species of organisms , or four percent of all known species .
The closures will take burden when the government ’s contracts expire with the company that runs Simon Bolivar Zoo and the Santa Ana Conservation Center . Both zoological garden will be turned into parking area . “ We do n’t want animals in captivity or hold in in any manner unless it is to deliver or save them , ” Environment Minister René Castro said . menagerie are fun , but they ’re also kind of creepy so good on you Costa Rica . [ TreeHugger ]
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