Will More Zoo Exhibits Need to Close Down?

Milwaukee County Zoo will close small mammals building

The Milwaukee County Zoo recently announced plans to close its small mammals building by the end of the year. Leadership said the building is not fit to meet modern animal care standards.  The post Milwaukee County Zoo will close small mammals building appeared first on WPR.

Will more zoo exhibits need to close down?

MILWAUKEE – The small mammals building will shutdown at the Milwaukee County Zoo, the zoo announced this week. The building is said to be outdated and unable to provide the needs of a 21st century zoo exhibit. The animals will be relocated to other zoos. “Accredited zoos are focused on animal welfare and well being,” Zoo Executive Director Amos Morris told WTMJ’s Wis. Morning News on Thursday. “Our fruit bats should be able to fly, our sloths sh…