Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo, Zoological park in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
The 45-acre Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo contained exhibits of animals from every continent, featuring an aviary, arthropod house, and butterfly pavilion.
Established in 1954 as Puerto Rico's first and only zoo, the facility operated under the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources until 2023.
The zoo provided educational programs about wildlife conservation and maintained bilingual information signs throughout the facility for English and Spanish speakers.
Following Hurricane Maria in 2017, the zoo ceased public operations and transferred its remaining animals to sanctuaries across the United States.
Two lion cubs were born at the facility in 2019, during the period when the zoo remained closed to visitors but maintained animal care operations.
Location: Mayagüez
Inception: 1954
Operator: Departamento de Parques Nacionales de Puerto Rico
Website: http://www2.pr.gov/agencias/cdpn/zoologico/Pages/default.aspx
GPS coordinates: 18.21389,-67.13111
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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