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Barcelona Zoo looks to the future with a €25 million investment, captive breeding and the introduction of new animals

July 25, 2012 09:50 PM | Gemma Font / CNA

After several controversies regarding the possible transfer of the Zoo to outside Barcelona, management has opted for new breeding programs of species such as the Komodo dragon and also welcomes a new elephant. They have also decided to build a dolphinarium alongside the Zoo with private funding, which would end the project to create a marine zoo at the Forum.

Barcelona zoo decides to renovate its current home and puts relocation project on standby

August 23, 2011 11:01 PM | CNA / Caitlin Smith

Plans to change the location of Barcelona zoo have been put on hold indefinitely. The zoo, which has been housed in Park of the Ciutadella since 1892, is now turning its attention to modernisation, aiming to become a "leader in the defence and conservation of biodiversity". Popular with tourists and locals alike, visitors increased by 13% from January to July this year. Coinciding with the zoo’s new plans, two spotted hyenas have arrived, the first in the last 25 years.