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Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo (sometimes called Mayagüez Zoo) is a 45-에이커 (18 ha) zoo located in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. It is the largest zoo on the island. It is named in honor of Juan A. Rivero, its first director. It has an extensive collection of animals from all continents. The premises of the zoo have remained closed to the general public following the passing of Hurricane Maria over Puerto Rico in September 2017.

History 편집

The zoo was originally opened in 1954, when legislator Benjamin Cole authored the law that created the zoo.[1] The zoo was given the name of its founder and first director Dr. Juan A. Rivero.[2] Starting in 2003 the zoo went through a major upgrade with the addition of the aviary, arthropodary and a butterfly exhibition.[3]

In March 2008 the zoo acquired two new giraffes and two desert warthogs to augment the African collection. The animals were brought from Ohio and Louisiana.[4] The economic crisis related to the government debt crisis in Puerto Rico, which began in 2014, led to issues with zoo maintenance and animal care.[5]

Within the last ten years alone, the zoo had been cited for several violations of inhumane killings, including a puma, coatimundi, and a baboon that were "not fit for exhibition". Two guinea pigs on exhibition were fed alive to reptiles, and deer on exhibition were fed to big cats after having their jugulars cut without using a humane slaughter method. There were also accounts of the zoo using expired medications and having inadequate vet care. The United States Department of Agriculture investigated the zoo, and has not renewed the zoo's federal permits.[6]

Despite the zoo being closed to the public after the passing of Hurricane Maria in September 2017, the zoo still has animals with workers caring for them, and two heathy lion cubs were born at the zoo in 2019.[7] FEMA has assigned $6.2 million for repairs related to the Hurricane.[8]

Since at least 2019 volunteers have helped maintain the Zoo and began preparations for the planned reopening of the facilities, including by painting a mural in the entrance area.[9] The Department of Natural Resources has announced a planned reopening date for 2021.[10]

 
Caimans at the caiman exhibit.

On May 23, 2022, it was announced that the zoo's chimpanzee, Magnum, had passed away at the age of 39.[11] Although the official cause of death given was his advanced age, animal rights activists asked for his death to be investigated, as they claim he had cardiac ailments for which he received no treatment.[12]

Conservation programs 편집

Committed to animal welfare, especially those facing extinction, the zoo has several conservations programs for the following species:

Facilities 편집

 
Red-legged thrush at Juan A. Rivero Zoo

After the passing of Hurricane Maria the zoo with the following facilities remained closed to the general public:

  • Recreational areas
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Museum
  • Aviary
  • Mammal, birds, reptile and amphibian exhibits
  • Arthropodary

Adoption program 편집

In an effort to promote conservation, the Dr. Rivero Zoo has started an adoption program in which citizens can "adopt" one of the zoo's animals, and donate to contribute in conservation efforts.[출처 필요]

References 편집

  1. ↑ “Hoy designarían carretera en Mayagüez como 'Avenida Benjamín Cole Vázquez’”. 《Primera Hora》 (스페인어). 2020년 6월 11일. 2021년 8월 22일에 확인함. 
  2. ↑ “Fallece el fundador del Zoológico de Puerto Rico”. 《Ciencia Puerto Rico》 (스페인어). 2014년 3월 3일. 2021년 8월 22일에 확인함. 
  3. ↑ Mari, Brenda A. (2005년 3월 25일). “Something Sweet Like Mango in the Air: A Primer on Mayagüez”. 《Puerto Rico Herald》 (Puerto Rico). 2010년 8월 8일에 확인함. 
  4. ↑ Leon Alvarado, Gary E. (2008년 3월 25일). “Singulares advenedizos”. 《elnuevodia.com》. El Nuevo Dia. 2013년 1월 22일에 원본 문서에서 보존된 문서. 2012년 4월 4일에 확인함. 
  5. ↑ Coto, Danica (2017년 7월 17일). “Puerto Rico economic crisis hits island's only zoo”. The Associated Press News. 2017년 7월 17일에 확인함. 
  6. ↑ “Federal inspectors find inhumane killings, injuries at Puerto Rico's only zoo”. 《www.cbsnews.com》 (미국 영어). 2021년 8월 22일에 확인함. 
  7. ↑ “Crecen saludables dos cachorros de león nacidos en el Zoológico de Mayagüez”. 《El Nuevo Día》 (스페인어). 2019년 4월 26일. 2020년 8월 31일에 확인함. 
  8. ↑ Jiménez, Lester. “FEMA asigna $6.2 millones para mejoras al Zoológico de Mayagüez”. 《www.noticel.com》 (미국 영어). 2021년 5월 4일에 확인함. 
  9. ↑ Venes, Pablo. “Embellecen el zoológico de Mayagüez”. 《Metro》 (스페인어). 2021년 5월 4일에 확인함. 
  10. ↑ CyberNews. “Voluntarios trabajan para agilizar la reapertura del Zoológico de Mayagüez”. 《www.noticel.com》 (미국 영어). 2021년 5월 4일에 확인함. 
  11. ↑ “Muere Magnum, chimpancé del zoológico de Mayagüez”. 《El Nuevo Día》 (스페인어). 2022년 5월 23일. 2022년 6월 21일에 확인함. 
  12. ↑ “Piden se investigue la muerte de chimpancé "Magnum" en el zoológico de Mayagüez”. 《Primera Hora》 (스페인어). 2022년 5월 24일. 2022년 6월 21일에 확인함. 

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