Coverage dated February 27, 2023

'Animal Welfare Comes First': Puerto Rico's Only Zoo to Close After Years of Complaints

Headline from NBC New York

Puerto Rico 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.

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NBC New York
'Animal Welfare Comes First': Puerto Rico's Only Zoo to Close After Years of Complaints (opens NBC New York)
Published Feb 27, 2023
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Puerto Rico 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.
MyNorthwest
Puerto Rico to close lone zoo after years of complaints (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Feb 27, 2023
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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
NBC News
Puerto Rico will close its only zoo after longstanding complaints (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 27, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The government made the announcement about the 45-acre zoo in the coastal town of Mayaguez as federal authorities investigate allegations of mistreatment of animals.

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