VOICED : El zoo de Rio reabre puertas tras clausura por maltrato animal

The Rio de Janeiro Zoo reopened after a year of closure due to inadequate animal conditions. A private group now manages the zoo, investing $240,000 over 35 years. Improvements include veterinary checks and new feeding protocols. The management model is inspired by San Diego and Berlin zoos, featuring new attractions like lions from Santa Catarina. The zoo, home to 1,300 animals, is the oldest in Brazil.

Why was the Rio de Janeiro Zoo closed to the public for nearly a year?

• To introduce new animal species

• Because of inadequate living conditions for the animals

• Due to a lack of visitors

• To renovate the zoo's infrastructure

What is the duration of the concession period for the private group managing the zoo?

• 20 years

• 10 years

• 50 years

• 35 years

What changes have been made to the zoo's feeding protocol?

• It is the same as before

• It is aligned with global best practices

• It now includes more local foods

• It has been reduced to save costs

Which zoos inspired the new management model of the Rio de Janeiro Zoo?

• Sydney and Toronto

• San Diego and Berlin

• London and Paris

• New York and Tokyo

What is one of the new attractions at the Rio de Janeiro Zoo?

• A new aquarium

• Lions from Santa Catarina

• A bird sanctuary

• A butterfly garden