Wild animals do not belong in city centres, ALMA says as it calls for Limassol Zoo to close

Political party ALMA has called for the permanent closure of Limassol Zoo and the gradual transfer of its animals to licensed sanctuaries and specialist centres, proposing that the site be transformed into a Biodiversity Park open to the public — entering a debate that has divided the city after the Municipal Council last week rejected a similar closure proposal.

The recent vote...