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'The former zoo closed its doors to become a space filled with forest areas, biodiversity, aquatic ecosystems, architectural and cultural heritage, as well as recreational areas.'
https://ticotimes.net/2025/08/19/former-zoo-to-become-costa-ricas-first-urban-natural-park
'The former zoo closed its doors to become a space filled with forest areas, biodiversity, aquatic ecosystems, architectural and cultural heritage, as well as recreational areas.'
https://ticotimes.net/2025/08/19/former-zoo-to-become-costa-ricas-first-urban-natural-park