Costa Rica's move to shutter its zoos comes on the heels of other recent legislation aimed at protecting animals from a life in captivity. Earlier this year, India became the largest nation to ban the exploitation of dolphins, joining the ranks of Costa Rica, Hungary, and Chile. In the United States, the keeping of captive chimpanzees will soon be strictly limited as they are likely candidates for protection from the Endangered Species Act.
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Costa Rica announces plans to close its zoos and release animals from captivity : TreeHugger
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Costa Rica announces plans to close its zoos and release animals from captivity : TreeHugger