Bengal tigers have a new, spacious space after spending five years in a cramped cage in Xela – Prensa Libre

In 2016, Luna And tennis They arrived at the Minerva de Quetzaltenango Zoo from the Rey Gitano Circus, donated by the Bengal tigers because they no longer had a place in the tents at the parade center.

For the past four years, the tigers, which are about 2.6 meters high and 5 years old, have lived in a cage where they could not run, jump or play.

The confinement finally ended on November 16 after municipal authorities said they had erected a larger fence of grass, shrubs and trees, where visitors could better keep an eye on the animals.

Although the municipality did not give details of the investment, Chancellor Guillermo Ramirez explained to local media that municipal funds were used to build this new area.

However, the Friends of the Zoo Association clarified that during the 2019 period the organization raised funds for the building.

Amy Lemos, director of the zoo, reported that with the support of four veterinarians from Guatemala City, the felines were transported to the new space.

Guatemala banned circus animal exhibitions in 2017, and since that year several animal protection organizations in Guatemala and the United States have begun saving hundreds of circus-dwelling species.

Minerva de Xela Zoo opened its doors in 1956 and has established itself as one of the most traditional conservation institutions in the country.

Among the different species of animals found in Xela Zoo are tigers and lions Simba and Jaguar. Animals also receive food and medical care.