The Limassol Municipal Council is set to vote on a proposal by the Cyprus Environmental Research and Education Centre of the Holy Metropolis of Limassol (KYKPEE) to revamp the Limassol Zoo.
KYKPEE’s plan, submitted recently, calls for transforming the zoo into a new animal park named “Limassol Animal Farm Park.”
The proposal acknowledges shortcomings in the current zoo’s operation and advocates for a more humane approach. It envisions a smaller park featuring farm animals, domesticated species, and Cypriot breeds housed in natural environments, not cages.
The focus would be on animal welfare, species reproduction, and conservation. Animals like goats, pigs, cows, horses, chickens, and local breeds would be featured.
Education is a key element of the proposal. The park would serve as a learning centre promoting animal and environmental awareness. Activities could include animal feeding, art competitions, guided tours, animal photography, volunteering, donkey rides, egg collection, and cow milking.
The park would also potentially house an exhibit on both local and non-native species, showcasing their ecology, behaviour, and habitat threats. Integration with the existing Municipal Garden would enhance educational offerings, attracting schools and institutions for field trips focused on nature interaction and experiential learning.
KYKPEE further proposes an outdoor photo exhibition chronicling the Limassol Zoo’s history, allowing visitors to learn about its evolution and past transformations.
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