NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa wants to close Bronx Zoo over animal welfare concerns

'Eventually we're going to have to start phasing out zoos, or at least some of the animals that are housed in zoos,' Sliwa said.

Curtis Sliwa, the GOP mayoral candidate for New York City, stated Wednesday he believes one of America's largest wildlife attractions, the Bronx Zoo, should be shuttered due to concerns over animal welfare.

The decision of whether or not to close the zoo permanently would come after discussions with animal welfare experts and wildlife specialists to determine the best outcome for the animals. New York City GOP mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa has stated that he wants to potentially close the Bronx Zoo due to concerns over animal welfare. A self-described animal lover, Sliwa has said that he would considered closing zoos throughout the New York area. Here, the front entrance of the Bronx Zoo can be seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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