The eco-friendly city hall of Lyon is going to transform the zoo at Parc de la Tête d'Or

After the death of the red panda in the Parc de la Tête d'Or, it's time for change. The revision of the zoo's master plan, dating back to 1999, is about to become a reality. At the next city council meeting, scheduled for March 21st, a resolution focusing on animal welfare will be put to a vote. With no less than 60 actions dedicated to animals, this initiative marks a decisive turning point in the zoo's history. Gautier Chapuis, deputy in charge of biodiversity and animal welfare, highlights the municipality's willingness in statements reported by Le Figaro: "We do not want to close the zoo, but rather to usher it into a transition." This transition will focus on research, biodiversity protection, and raising awareness about its decline, crucial issues for our planet.Less exotic animals and larger enclosures Among the upcoming changes, the municipality plans a thorough review, species by species, to determine which ones will be kept. Unfortunately, some species, such as flamingos, will not be kept in captivity. The practice of jointing, deemed too cruel, has been abandoned. And since the animals already present will finish their lives in the zoo, a geriatric care plan will be put in place to accompany the animals with dignity. Improvements are also planned for existing enclosures. For example, the Amur leopard will benefit from a doubling of the size of its habitat. Despite these advancements, dissenting voices are being heard. The association Paris Animal Zoopolis (PAZ), opposed to animal parks, plans to demonstrate their discontent in front of City Hall on March 21. Source: Le Figaro"