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Old 08-03-2013, 10:38 PM
 
Location: Chapel Hill, N.C.
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Costa Rica announces plans to close its zoos and release animals from captivity : TreeHugger
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Old 08-04-2013, 01:47 AM
 
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What about all the animals that were born in captivity or have learned to rely on humans for their food? We are talking about a ton of animals across the country that probably fall in these catagories.
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Old 08-04-2013, 02:39 AM
 
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If true that is totally stupid and irresponsible!
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Old 08-04-2013, 08:41 AM
 
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The article clearly states that animals unsuited for release will be re-homed in sanctuaries. My son has spent the past two summers doing research in CR. The country is highly regarded for conservation efforts, bio-diversity and preservation.

He only had to walk outside his casita to find all sorts of wildlife, and has taken some amazing pictures. I see this as a positive move. I am not a fan of animals in enclosures.
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Old 08-06-2013, 10:39 PM
 
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The article clearly states that animals unsuited for release will be re-homed in sanctuaries. My son has spent the past two summers doing research in CR. The country is highly regarded for conservation efforts, bio-diversity and preservation.

He only had to walk outside his casita to find all sorts of wildlife, and has taken some amazing pictures. I see this as a positive move. I am not a fan of animals in enclosures.
I agree and think it is a positive move along with the side note about releasing dolphins.
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Old 08-07-2013, 07:22 PM
 
Location: West Virginia
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Lions Tigers Bears O My
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