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Limassol Zoo Will Remain Open After Council Decision

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The Limassol Municipal Council rejected a proposal to close the zoo.
The discussion highlighted historical ties to the zoo and its role in the city's history.
Animal welfare advocates expressed disappointment at the decision, calling it outdated.
The Mayor emphasized the need for a common ground regarding the zoo's future.

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The Limassol Zoo will remain open following a decision made by the Limassol Municipal Council on June 18, 2026. The council voted against a proposal from the Cyprus Centre for Environmental Research and Education (ΚΥΚΠΕΕ) that aimed to close the zoo and transform it into a Biodiversity and Urban Environment Center called "Nature." During a lengthy session, 14 council members voted against the proposal while 10 supported it.

Limassol Mayor Yiannakis Armeftis emphasized the need for a collective understanding regarding the zoo, suggesting that the issue should not create division within the community. The rejection of the proposal has sparked criticism from the Cyprus Animal Party, which described the decision as disappointing and indicative of outdated attitudes reminiscent of the 1950s and 1970s.

Further discussions regarding the future of the zoo are expected, as the matter remains a topic of debate within the local government and the community.

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