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"A mara, stretched out under the shade of a huge ombu tree, greets you at the
entrance to the Buenos Aires Eco-park. It’s just one of dozens of the hare-like
rodents that roam the grounds of the former city zoo.
Today, only a few “legacy animals” remain in Buenos Aires, those hard to
relocate due to their age. These include two hippos, which wallow in a new
enclosure; a pair of geriatric giraffes; two aged elephants, which have regular
podiatry sessions; and an arthritic camel, which receives acupuncture and
magnet therapy five times a week.
The zoo closed its gates for the last time in 2016. Public opinion in the city
had turned against the idea of displaying animals for entertainment, often in
enclosures that had changed little since they were built in the late 1800s.
Over the past seven years, more than 1,000 animals have been moved to
sanctuaries around the world, reflecting how the park’s remit has changed from
providing amusement to becoming a nationally important centre for
conservation."
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