VOICED : El zoo de Rio reabre puertas tras clausura por maltrato animal

VOICED : El zoo de Rio reabre puertas tras clausura por maltrato animal

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Biology, Science, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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The Rio de Janeiro Zoo reopened after a year of closure due to inadequate animal conditions. A private group now manages the zoo, investing $240,000 over 35 years. Improvements include veterinary checks and new feeding protocols. The management model is inspired by San Diego and Berlin zoos, featuring new attractions like lions from Santa Catarina. The zoo, home to 1,300 animals, is the oldest in Brazil.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Rio de Janeiro Zoo closed to the public for nearly a year?

To introduce new animal species

Because of inadequate living conditions for the animals

Due to a lack of visitors

To renovate the zoo's infrastructure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the duration of the concession period for the private group managing the zoo?

20 years

10 years

50 years

35 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What changes have been made to the zoo's feeding protocol?

It is the same as before

It is aligned with global best practices

It now includes more local foods

It has been reduced to save costs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which zoos inspired the new management model of the Rio de Janeiro Zoo?

Sydney and Toronto

San Diego and Berlin

London and Paris

New York and Tokyo

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the new attractions at the Rio de Janeiro Zoo?

A new aquarium

Lions from Santa Catarina

A bird sanctuary

A butterfly garden