[cll]

I've never been to this zoo and I rarely visit the west part of the island at all so I cannot attest to the veracity of this story.

I am, however, very aware about the incompetence of the "national" Parks Company.

Zoos, unless they are engaged in research to save endangered animals, should be all closed, in my opinion. Merely exhibiting animals for the people's amusement is so 19th century.

Puerto Rico Ping! Please Freepmail me if you want on or off the list.

[Ebenezer]

Zoos, unless they are engaged in research to save endangered animals, should be all closed, in my opinion. Merely exhibiting animals for the people's amusement is so 19th century.

I agree. I don't believe Puerto Rico's National (?) Parks Company shares the mission of, say, the Audubon Nature Institute, which operates Audubon Zoo in New Orleans:

- Provide a guest experience of outstanding quality

- Exhibit the diversity of wildlife

- Preserve native Louisiana [or, Puerto Rico in this case] habitats

- Educate our diverse audience about the natural world

- Enhance the care and survival of wildlife through research and conservation

- Provide opportunities for recreation in natural settings

- Operate a financially self-sufficient collection of museum and parks

- Weave quality entertainment through the guest experience

That would be too much for bureaucrats!