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The Cyprus Animal Party has strongly opposed the proposal from the Cyprus Centre for Environmental Research and Education (Cycere) to transform the Limassol Zoo into a \u2018Limassol Animal Farm Park.\u2019<\/p>\n

The party deems the proposal unacceptable, criticising both the process and the content of the plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As outlined in the new proposal,\u00a0animals would be housed in \u201ca friendly manner\u201d<\/strong> focusing on the conservation of the species instead of exhibiting them in cages, while the public \u201cwill be able to participate in some activities with the animals\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In its announcement, the Animal Party said it had submitted written suggestions during the initial public consultation phase and raised concerns about the lack of clear and transparent procedures <\/strong>when the Limassol Municipality entrusted Cycere to conduct the consultation. They pointed out that the results, including the questionnaire and the citizens\u2019 responses, were never published or shared publicly. The party argues that the current proposal likely does not reflect the majority opinion of Limassol\u2019s citizens.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Cyprus Animal Party in no way agrees with this proposal and the conversion of the zoo into a \u2018Limassol Animal Farm Park.\u2019 The \u2018need for a more animal-friendly approach\u2019 does not imply that we should have farm animals or wildlife for public viewing, nor should we confine animals under the guise of a more animal-friendly approach when they have done nothing wrong,\u201d stated the party.<\/p>\n

They stressed that any decision to transform the zoo into a park, farm park, or any other form is likely to fail, urging stakeholders to consider the history of scandals and mismanagement<\/strong> that led to calls for the zoo\u2019s closure.<\/p>\n

Attacking the \u2018educational approach\u2019 of the new proposal, the animal party said \u201cwe live in the 21st century, with technology advancing rapidly. The educational system can easily teach children about the country\u2019s wildlife and organise educational trips<\/strong> in nature where they can see the animals in their natural environment.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

The Animal Party called on the involved parties to publish the results of the public consultation and believes the new proposal should be immediately subjected to another round of public consultation<\/strong>, allowing the citizens of Limassol to decide the zoo\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

The proposal<\/strong> put forward by the Cyprus centre for environmental research and education (Cycere) highlights the need for a \u201cmore animal-friendly approach\u201d<\/strong> than that currently exercised at the zoo, noting the \u201csignificant shortcomings and weaknesses\u201d in the zoo\u2019s current operations.<\/p>\n

Under the new proposal,\u00a0the space would \u201cemphasise the breeding<\/strong>\u00a0and conservation of species without exhibiting animals in cages\u201d.<\/p>\n

With this in mind, the space will \u201cfunction as an educational centre\u201d, with visitors able to learn about \u201cthe importance of protecting animals and the environment\u201d. It would also allow the gardens to offer programmes and activities which\u00a0encourage people to interact with nature and learning through doing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Some of the activities proposed include feeding animals, walking tours, animal photography, donkey rides, egg collecting, and cow milking.<\/p>\n

As outlined, the list of planned animals includes small goats, pigs, cows, horses, chickens and rabbits. However, the proposal also said the park could include an exhibition of native and non-native species, offering information on the ecosystem, animal behaviour, and the threats various species face in their natural environment. <\/p>\n

The zoo has come under fire in recent years due to issues with animal safety, with protesters having descended on the zoo at the end of 2022 and the start of 2023 to demand its closure.<\/p>\n

Protesters at the time had described conditions in the zoo as \u201cunacceptable slavery\u201d and the \u201cimprisonment of innocent animals\u201d.<\/p>\n

The protests began after a deer had died when its antlers were caught in a metal mesh.<\/p>\n

Activists said\u00a0the deer had suffered a \u201cslow and agonising death\u201d<\/strong>, which, they said, was evidence of \u201cunacceptable negligence and irresponsibility\u201d on the part of the people in charge.<\/p>\n

It followed an incident involving a Savannah cat which had been \u201cfound dead\u201d<\/strong> at the zoo after undergoing bowel surgery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Cyprus Animal Party strongly opposes the proposal to transform the Limassol Zoo into a ‘Limassol Animal Farm Park’, criticizing both the process and content of the plan. The proposal highlights the need for a more animal-friendly approach, focusing on conservation and education rather than exhibiting animals in cages. The Animal Party calls for transparency in the decision-making process and believes the proposal should undergo another round of public consultation. 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