CALI'S ZOO
HISTORY
It opened its doors in 1969 under the mayor's office. Rengifo said he was an administrator at that time. On the contrary, in the year 1981, on October 1th, the foundation without spirit. Of profit zoo of Cali took charge of it. Since then it has been remodeling the exhibitions, besides having a breeding program that has won international recognition and has placed it as one of the best zoos in America.
ICONIC ANIMALS
Carlitos: was a turtle, which was donated by one of the founders of the zoo, in exchange for lions which were sent to the zoo in quito, Carlitos died on December 31, 2008 for a broken jaw.
Lluvia y Carolina: they are two giant otters that live in the zoo. Carolina was the first of 22 otters that the zoo has had rain has been their breeding partner since they met. Currently, Lluvia is not on display ( but three other otters) and Carolina died of old age in May 2011.
Rino and Rina: they were a pair of rhinos brought from Germany from the opening of the Zoo until his death in 1993 and 1998 respectively, they died before having a baby and currently the zoo does not have rhinoceroses. In April 1998 a man was found dead in Rina's habitat, who was found guilty of his death after being attacked because of feeling threatened.
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THE ZOO OF CALI IN THE PRESENT DAY
The Cali Zoo has around 2,500 (two thousand five hundred) animals of 233 species, including amphibians (7%), mammals (21%), reptiles (12%), birds (30%), fish (21%) and butterflies (9%). It is the fourth zoo in Latin America. The Cali Zoo promotes and executes various educational, recreational and research programs to help preserve Colombia's biodiversity and create environmental awareness among society. It has a total area of 25 hectares, although the park as such only has 9 hectares, and the route is around 1.5 (one point five) kilometers.
AUTHOR'S OPINION
I think that the Cali's Zoo is a so natural and preserved place for the people that live on that zone, in spite of being obstructed by some buildings it is still very well preserved with all its nature that characterizes it, let's not forget that the zoo has been one of the best in Latin America for its animal biodiversity and for some its iconic animals (like Carlitos, Rino and Rina) that have left a mark and memory in the Cali city. Ilike to go the zoo so much to watch all kinds of the animals because i'm very excited to watch them, i take them photos, etc. (i.ti.ci) the best of all of the travel is that you can breath fresh air and also is a place of healthy recreation to go with the whole family. Is a nice palce, where you can watch some many species both in the aviary and in the butterfly, every year the zoo is renovated with first-class installations and above all you can see that the animals have a good physical status. So if you have a free afternoon, go to the Cali Zoo and you will have a very fun experience on the tour.
THANKS!
BIBLIOGRAPHY
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoologico_de_Cali
https://viajandox.com.co/cali/zoologico-de-cali-A2708
Pictures
http://oliveriotours.com/portfolio-item/city-tour-y-zoologico-de-cali/.
https://www.tripadvisor.co/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g297475-d1117013-i163280082-Zoologico_de_Cali-Cali_Valle_del_Cauca_Department.html
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/131589620340843471/.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/darsel/2675566450.
http://albornozfotoblog.blogspot.com/2006/08/visitando-el-zoolgico.html.
Background
https://m.ciudadguru.com.co/cali/guru-planes/un-encuentro-con-la-naturaleza-832.
