VOICED : Zoologico de Buenos Aires cierra para convertirse en ecoparque

The Buenos Aires zoo is closing to transform into an ecopark featuring native and rescued animals. Originally opened in the 19th century, the zoo now faces challenges due to its urban location. The city plans to relocate most of its 1500 animals, with special care for those in critical condition. The first relocations will involve birds, mammals, and reptiles moving to the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve.

What is the main reason for closing the Buenos Aires zoo?

• To expand the city's airport

• To build a shopping mall

• To transform it into an ecopark

• To create a new residential area

What is a significant challenge faced by the animals currently in the zoo?

• Inadequate medical care

• Exposure to city noise

• Lack of food

• Overcrowding

How many animals are in critical condition due to age and illness?

• 5

• 11

• 20

• 15

What is the primary goal of the zoo's transformation project?

• To increase tourism

• To build a new zoo

• To create a 21st-century space

• To reduce city traffic

Where are some of the animals expected to be relocated?

• To a new zoo in the city

• To a private sanctuary

• To the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve

• To a national park in another country